Eglish- vocab

Question 1

equinamity

Answer 1

(n) calmness, composure

Question 2

gist

Answer 2

(n) the essential part, main point, or essence

Question 3

motley

Answer 3

(adj) showing great variety

Question 4

munificent

Answer 4

(adj) extremely generous, lavish

Question 5

reprobate

Answer 5

(n) a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person

Question 6

corroborate

Answer 6

(v) to confirm, make more certain, bolster, verify

Question 7

denizen

Answer 7

(n) an inhabitant, resident; one who frequents a place

Question 8

dowdy

Answer 8

(adj) poorly dressed, shabby; lacking smartness and good taste

Question 9

satiate

Answer 9

(v) to satisfy completely; to fill to excess

Question 10

censurable

Answer 10

(adj) deserving of blame

Question 11

inculate

Answer 11

(v) to impress on the mind by repetition, teach persistently and earnestly

Question 12

clangor

Answer 12

(n) a loud ringing sound

(v) to make a loud ringing sound

Question 13

contiguous

Answer 13

(adj) side by side, touching; near; adjacent in time

Question 14

extentuate

Answer 14

(v) to lessen the seriousness or magnitude of an offense by making a partial excuse

Question 15

winsome

Answer 15

(adj) charming, attractive, pleasing (often suggesting a childlike charm or innocence)

Question 16

absolve

Answer 16

(v) to clear from blame

Question 17

ostentatious

Answer 17

(adj) marked by conspicuous or pretentious display, showy

Question 18

covert

Answer 18

(adj) hidden, disguised; (n) a sheltered place