Deck 53

Question 1

affidavit

Answer 1

n. written statement made under oath

Question 2

adjunct

Answer 2

n. something added on or attached (generally nonessential or inferior)

Question 3

acquittal

Answer 3

n. deliverance from a charge

Question 4

anoint

Answer 4

v. consecrate(to make something sacred)

Question 5

antithesis

Answer 5

n. contrast; direct opposite of or to

Question 6

arraign

Answer 6

v. charge in court; indict

Question 7

askance

Answer 7

adj. with a sideways or indirect look

Question 8

biennial

Answer 8

adj. every two years

Question 9

boorish

Answer 9

adj. rude; insensitive

Question 10

buxom

Answer 10

adj. plump; full-blossomed

Question 11

chasm

Answer 11

n. abyss

Question 12

centripetal

Answer 12

adj. tending toward the center

Question 13

consonance

Answer 13

n. harmony; agreement

Question 14

conceit

Answer 14

n. vanity or self-love; whimsical idea; extravagant metaphor

Question 15

conveyance

Answer 15

n. vehicle; transfer

Question 16

crabbed

Answer 16

adj. sour; peevish

Question 17

culinary

Answer 17

adj. relating to cooking

Question 18

cosmic

Answer 18

adj. pertaining to the universe; vast

Question 19

detergent

Answer 19

n. cleansing agent

Question 20

dialetical

Answer 20

adj. relating to the art of debate; mutual or reciprocal

Question 21

dirge

Answer 21

n. lament(express feel/sorrow) with music

Question 22

disinter

Answer 22

v. dig up; unearth

Question 23

distill

Answer 23

v. extract the essence; purify; refine

Question 24

doggerel

Answer 24

n. poor verse

Question 25

eminent

Answer 25

adj. high rank; lofty

Question 26

effectual

Answer 26

adj. able to produce a desired effect; valid

Question 27

epitome

Answer 27

n. perfect example of embodiment

Question 28

espouse

Answer 28

v. adopt; support

Question 29

energize

Answer 29

v. invigorate; making forceful and active

Question 30

exertion

Answer 30

n. effort; expenditure of much physical work

Question 31

feint

Answer 31

n. trick; shift; sham blow

Question 32

figment

Answer 32

n. invention; imaginary thing

Question 33

flamboyant

Answer 33

adj. ornate(showy)

Question 34

foible

Answer 34

n. weakness

Question 35

goad

Answer 35

v. urge on; spur; incite(encourage)

Question 36

germinate

Answer 36

v. cause to sprout; sprout

Question 37

gauche

Answer 37

adj. clumsy; coarse and uncouth

Question 38

guise

Answer 38

n. appearance; costume

Question 39

hovel

Answer 39

n. shack; small, wretched house

Question 40

immune

Answer 40

adj. resistant to; free or exempt from

Question 41

insolence

Answer 41

n. impudence, disrespect; haughtiness

Question 42

infirmity

Answer 42

n. weakness

Question 43

intemperate

Answer 43

adj. immoderate; excessive; extreme

Question 44

latent

Answer 44

adj. potential but undeveloped; dormant; hidden

Question 45

jovial

Answer 45

adj. good-natured; merry

Question 46

maniacal

Answer 46

adj. raging mad; insane

Question 47

litigation

Answer 47

n. lawsuit

Question 48

mettle

Answer 48

n. courage; spirit

Question 49

memento

Answer 49

n. token; reminder

Question 50

mural

Answer 50

n. wall painting

Question 51

moratorium

Answer 51

n. legal delay of payment

Question 52

orgy

Answer 52

n. wild, drunken revelry; unrestrained indulgence in a tendency

Question 53

pallid

Answer 53

adj. pale; wan

Question 54

pittance

Answer 54

n. small allowance or wage

Question 55

portly

Answer 55

adj. stately; stout(fat)

Question 56

quack

Answer 56

n. charlatan; imposter

Question 57

satitate

Answer 57

v. satisfy fully

Question 58

scourge

Answer 58

n. cause of widespread devastation; severe punishment; whip

Question 59

treacly

Answer 59

adj. sticky sweet; cloyingly sentimental

Question 60

testy

Answer 60

adj. irritable; short-tempered