Deck 2

Question 1

Pellucid

Answer 1

very clear, easily understood

Question 2

Incipient

Answer 2

just beginning, at its initial stages

Question 3

Adulterate

Answer 3

v. contaminate or weaken

Question 4

Reprehend

Answer 4

v. criticize

Question 5

Redolent of

Answer 5

reminiscent of/evocative of

Question 6

Estimable

Answer 6

worthy of great respect

Question 7

Piquant

Answer 7

provocative, striking

Question 8

Meritorious

Answer 8

admirable

Question 9

Recreant

Answer 9

cowardly; unfaithful to a belief

Question 10

Fastidiously

Answer 10

meticulously, very carefully

Question 11

Cache

Answer 11

v. to store away

Question 12

Audacious

Answer 12

bold (not just in social situations)

Question 13

Cogitation

Answer 13

thoughtful consideration

Question 14

Clement

Answer 14

mild (of weather) or merciful (of a person or action)

Question 15

Implacable

Answer 15

unable to be made less angry; merciless; unforgiving

Question 16

Reprisal

Answer 16

n. an act of retaliation

Question 17

Approbation

Answer 17

praise and approval

Question 18

Astringent

Answer 18

causing contraction of the body tissues (of a food: sour or bitter)

Question 19

Enervate

Answer 19

v. to drain of energy

Question 20

Vexation

Answer 20

irritation/frustration/worry

Question 21

Conformable

Answer 21

similar in nature/consistent; accustomed to conforming

Question 22

Lackadaisical, languid

Answer 22

lazy, lacking enthusiasm

Question 23

Judicious

Answer 23

using good judgment

Question 24

Punctilious

Answer 24

finicky

Question 25

Rapturous

Answer 25

characterized by great enthusiasm. Opposite of lackadaisical. Blissful