Deck 6 (high frequency)

Question 1

transient

Answer 1

adj. momentary

Question 2

substantiate

Answer 2

v. establish by evidence

Question 3

subordinate

Answer 3

adj. occupying a lower rank

Question 4

subside

Answer 4

v. grow quiet

Question 5

scrutinize

Answer 5

v. examine closely

Question 6

seclusion

Answer 6

n. isolation

Question 7

repel

Answer 7

v. drive away

Question 8

reprehensible

Answer 8

adj. deserving blame

Question 9

reprimand

Answer 9

v. rebuke

Question 10

reprove

Answer 10

v. rebuke

Question 11

repudiate

Answer 11

v. disown

Question 12

remorse

Answer 12

n. guilt

Question 13

disclose

Answer 13

v. reveal

Question 14

discordant

Answer 14

adj. not harmonious

Question 15

discount

Answer 15

v. disregard

Question 16

discriminating

Answer 16

adj. prejudiced

Question 17

extol

Answer 17

v. praise

Question 18

exploit

Answer 18

v. make use of

Question 19

execute

Answer 19

v. carry out

Question 20

exonerate

Answer 20

v. to free from blame

Question 21

exemplary

Answer 21

adj. outstanding

Question 22

expedient

Answer 22

adj. practical

Question 23

exhilarating

Answer 23

adj. refreshing

Question 24

extraneous

Answer 24

adj. not essential

Question 25

fervor

Answer 25

n. intensity of feeling

Question 26

haughtiness

Answer 26

n. pride

Question 27

hedonist

Answer 27

n. one who believes that pleasure is the sole aim in life

Question 28

inconsequential

Answer 28

adj. insignificant

Question 29

inane

Answer 29

adj. silly; senseless

Question 30

incisive

Answer 30

adj. cutting; sharp

Question 31

ingenious

Answer 31

adj. clever; resourceful

Question 32

insularity

Answer 32

n. narrow-mindedness; isolation

Question 33

innocuous

Answer 33

adj. harmless

Question 34

integrity

Answer 34

n. uprightness; wholeness

Question 35

intervene

Answer 35

v. come between

Question 36

intimidate

Answer 36

v. frighten

Question 37

linger

Answer 37

v. loiter or dawdle; continue or persist

Question 38

novelty

Answer 38

n. something new; newness

Question 39

nurture

Answer 39

v. nourish; educate; foster

Question 40

obscure

Answer 40

v. darken; make unclear

Question 41

obstinate

Answer 41

adj. stubborn; hard to control or treat

Question 42

profound

Answer 42

adj. deep; not superficial; complete

Question 43

profusion

Answer 43

n. overabundance; lavish expenditure; excess

Question 44

pervasive

Answer 44

adj. pervading; spread throughout every part

Question 45

philanthropist

Answer 45

n. lover of mankind; doer of good

Question 46

opulence

Answer 46

n. extreme wealth; luxuriousness; abundance

Question 47

optimist

Answer 47

n. person who looks on the good side

Question 48

disseminate

Answer 48

v. distribute; spread; scatter

Question 49

dissent

Answer 49

v. disagree

Question 50

exemplify

Answer 50

v. serve as an example of; embody

Question 51

exhaustive

Answer 51

adj. thorough; comprehensive

Question 52

incongruous

Answer 52

adj. not fitting; absurd

Question 53

insipid

Answer 53

adj. lacking in flavor; dull

Question 54

innovation

Answer 54

n. change; introduction of something new

Question 55

predator

Answer 55

n. creature that seizes and devours another animal; person who robs or exploits others

Question 56

predecessor

Answer 56

n. former occupant of a post

Question 57

opaque

Answer 57

adj. dark; not transparent

Question 58

opportunist

Answer 58

n. individual who sacrifices principles for expediency by taking advantage of circumstances

Question 59

inclusive

Answer 59

adj. tending to include all

Question 60

disputatious

Answer 60

adj. fond of arguing