english final

Question 1

lassitude

Answer 1

(n) fatigue; exhaustion

Question 2

multitudinous

Answer 2

(adj) very many, numerous

Question 3

posterity

Answer 3

(n) all future generations

Question 4

valiant

Answer 4

(adj) very brave or courageous

Question 5

censure

Answer 5

(n) official strong criticism

Question 6

connotation

Answer 6

(n) an idea or quality that a word makes you think about in addition to its meaning; an implication of a word

Question 7

arbitrate

Answer 7

(v) to settle an argument between two people or groups after hearing the opinions and ideas of both

Question 8

quotidian

Answer 8

(adj) occurring every day; commonplace

Question 9

palpable

Answer 9

(adj) capable of being touched or felt; tangible; noticeable

Question 10

rectitude

Answer 10

(n) honesty or moral integrity

Question 11

jocund

Answer 11

(n) jovial, cheerful, lighthearted

Question 12

scruple

Answer 12

(n) a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action.

Question 13

equivocate

Answer 13

(v) to use unclear language especially to deceive or mislead someone

Question 14

prate

Answer 14

(v) to talk foolishly; to chatter

Question 15

fervent

Answer 15

(adj) having or showing strong emotions; passionate

Question 16

vehement

Answer 16

(adj) showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

Question 17

exculpate

Answer 17

(v) to clear from guilt; to vindicate

Question 18

revile

Answer 18

(v) to criticize or insult

Question 19

timorous

Answer 19

(adj) easily frightened; timid

Question 20

lachrymose

Answer 20

(adj) mournful, tearful

Question 21

eschew

Answer 21

(v) to avoid habitually (especially on moral grounds)

Question 22

benediction

Answer 22

(n) 1. A prayer asking for blessings 2. An expression of good wishes

Question 23

avarice

Answer 23

(n) extreme greed for wealth

Question 24

facile

Answer 24

(adj) easily accomplished; simple

Question 25

rebuke

Answer 25

(v) to criticize sharply; to reprimand

Question 26

vindicate

Answer 26

(v) to free from allegation or blame

Question 27

intimate

Answer 27

(v) to say or suggest (something) in an indirect way; to hint

Question 28

laudable

Answer 28

(adj) deserving praise

Question 29

carouse

Answer 29

(v) to drink alcohol, make noise, have fun with other people

Question 30

ardent

Answer 30

(adj) fervent

Question 31

prowess

Answer 31

(n) great ability or skill

Question 32

satiate

Answer 32

(v) to satisfy (a need, desire) fully

Question 33

presentiment

Answer 33

(n) a feeling or belief that something is going to happen

Question 34

prognosticate

Answer 34

(v) to predict

Question 35

immutable

Answer 35

(adj) unable to be changed over time

Question 36

sublime

Answer 36

(adj) causing strong feelings of admiration or wonder; lofty, grand

Question 37

enigmatic

Answer 37

(adj) mysterious and difficult to understand

Question 38

verity

Answer 38

(n) truth; a true idea, belief, or statement

Question 39

conspicuous

Answer 39

(adj) very easy to see or notice

Question 40

amorous

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(adj) having or showing strong feelings of romantic attraction or love

Question 41

plight

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(n) an unfortunate, difficult, or precarious situation

Question 42

insuperable

Answer 42

(adj) impossible to solve or overcome

Question 43

inexpedient

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(adj) impractical; inadvisable; counterproductive

Question 44

pallid

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(adj) very pale; sickly

Question 45

capricious

Answer 45

(adj) impulsive or unpredictable

Question 46

amenable

Answer 46

(adj) willing to agree or to accept something that is wanted or asked for; willing or agreeable

Question 47

lethargic

Answer 47

(adj) lacking in energy or interest; sluggish, torpid

Question 48

denotation

Answer 48

(n) the dictionary definition of a word

Question 49

imbue

Answer 49

(v) to inspire or permeate (with a feeling or quality)

Question 50

consort

Answer 50

(v) to keep company; to associate with

Question 51

mirth

Answer 51

(n) happiness