deck 7

Question 1

acquiesce

Answer 1

verb to accept, agree, or allow something to happen by staying silent or not arguing

Question 2

austerity

Answer 2

n a simple or plain quality

Question 3

benevolent

Answer 3

adj kind and generous

Question 4

capricious

Answer 4

adj changing often and quickly, especially in mood or behaviour

Question 5

chagrin

Answer 5

n a feeling of being frustrated or annoyed because of failure or disappointment

Question 6

congenial

Answer 6

adj pleasant, enjoyable, friendly

Question 7

expediant

Answer 7

adj providing an easy and quick way to solve a problem or do something

Question 8

indelible

Answer 8

adj impossible to remove or forget

Question 9

magnanimous

Answer 9

adj having or showing a generous and kind nature

Question 10

melee

Answer 10

n a confused struggle or fight involving many people

Question 11

morose

Answer 11

adj very serious, unhappy, or quiet

Question 12

palatable

Answer 12

adj having a pleasant or agreeable taste

Question 13

pittance

Answer 13

n a very small amount of money

Question 14

poignant

Answer 14

adj causing a strong feeling of sadness

Question 15

saliant

Answer 15

adj very important or noticeable

Question 16

stringent

Answer 16

adj very strict or severe

Question 17

succinct

Answer 17

adj using few words to state or express an idea

Question 18

tenous

Answer 18

adj not certain, definite, or strong; flimsy, weak

Question 19

transient

Answer 19

adj not lasting long

Question 20

uncouth

Answer 20

adj behaving in a rude way; not polite or socially acceptable