English Vocab

Question 1

Ineptitude

Answer 1

a lack of skill, ability, or competence

Question 2

Iniquity

Answer 2

immoral or grossly unfair behavior

Question 3

invoke

Answer 3

to call for with earnest desire

to call forth (a deity or spirit) as in prayer for

Question 4

Lucid

Answer 4

expressed clearly; easy to understand

mentally sound; rational

Question 5

Magisterial

Answer 5

commanding; authoritative

domineering; dictatorial

Question 6

Muddled

Answer 6

mixed up; confused

Question 7

Obscure

Answer 7

not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague
indistinct to the sight
not well-known

Question 8

Portent

Answer 8

an omen; an ominous or prophetic significance

Question 9

Proxy

Answer 9

the function or power of a person authorized to act as a substitute for another.
the person so authorized; substitute; agent

Question 10

Sisal

Answer 10

a fiber yielded by an agave, Agave sisalana, of Yucatan, used for making rope, rugs, etc

Question 11

Skirmish

Answer 11

a brisk clash or encounter, usually minor

Question 12

Splay

Answer 12

to spread out, expand, or extend

Question 13

Subsume

Answer 13

to incorporate (an idea, proposition, case, etc) under a comprehensive or inclusive classification or heading

Question 14

Supplicate

Answer 14

to make a humble request to (someone); plead; pray

Question 15

Taut

Answer 15

tightly drawn; tense; not slack

Question 16

Trepidation

Answer 16

a state of fear or anxiety

Question 17

Undaunted

Answer 17

not discouraged or intimidated

Question 18

Untenable

Answer 18

incapable of being defended, as an argument, thesis, etc.; indefensible

Question 19

Vacillate

Answer 19

to fluctuate in one’s opinions; to be indecisive

Question 20

Vilify

Answer 20

to speak ill of; define; slander

Question 21

Wrought

Answer 21

worked into shape by artistry or effort