English Vocab: Unit 15

Question 1

acclimate

Answer 1

(v.)
TO adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation

S: accustom, learn the ropes

Question 2

chagrin

Answer 2

(n.)
irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration
(v.)
TO cause such a feeling

S: (n.) vexation, mortification (v.) a ash, mortifying

A: (n.) jubilation, exultation, triumph (v.) exult, delight

Question 3

complacent

Answer 3

(adj.)
self-satisfied
overly content

S: smug, unconcerned

A: discontented

Question 4

concur

Answer 4

(v.)
TO express agreement, approve

S: agree, assent, ratify, sanction

A: disagree, differ, part company

Question 5

defamation

Answer 5

(n.)
slander or libel

S: vilification, calumny

A: salute, tribute

Question 6

explicate

Answer 6

(v.)
TO make plain or clear, explain
TO interpret

S: elucidate, untangle, spell out

A: confuse, bewilder, obscure, obfuscate

Question 7

fracas

Answer 7

(n.)
a noisy quarrel or brawl

S: row, altercation, rhubarb, brouhaha

A: agreement, accord, unanimity, harmony

Question 8

grotesque

Answer 8

(adj.)
unnatural, distorted
bizarre

S: fantastic, outlandish, ugly, deformed

A: appealing, attractive, comely

Question 9

pandemonium

Answer 9

(n.)
a wild uproar, din, or commotion

S: chaos, bedlam, three-ring circus

A: order, calm, tranquility, peace, repose

Question 10

raucous

Answer 10

(adj.)
disagreeable harsh-sounding
disorderly

S: boisterous, clamorous, strident

A: placid, tranquil, peaceful, serene, pastoral

Question 11

receptive

Answer 11

(adj.)
open and responsive to ideas or suggestions

S: open-minded, tolerant, amenable

A: narrow-minded, intolerant, hidebound

Question 12

renounce

Answer 12

(v.)
TO give up or resign something

S: repudiate, disown, abdicate

A: retain, secure, affirm, assent, aver

Question 13

repress

Answer 13

(v.)
TO hold back
TO put down or check by force

S: subdue, curb, stifle, bottle up

A: liberate, set loose, provoke, excite

Question 14

reticent

Answer 14

(adj.)
not inclined to speak
reserved
reluctant

S: taciturn, close mouthed, tight-lipped

A: talkative, garrulous, voluble, long-winded

Question 15

savory

Answer 15

(adj.)
tasty, appetizing
pungent or salty, not sweet
inoffensive, respectable

S: delectable, flavorful, aromatic, piquant

A: distasteful, unpalatable, malodorous, bland

Question 16

somnolent

Answer 16

(adj.)
sleepy, drowsy
inducing sleep

S: groggy, soporific

A: alert, lively, wide-awake, stimulating

Question 17

vehement

Answer 17

(adj.)
intense, forceful, powerful

S: emphatic, vigorous, impassioned

A: apathetic, lukewarm, subdued, muted

Question 18

voluble

Answer 18

(adj.)
characterized by a ready flow of words
glib, fluent

S: loquacious, garrulous, long-winded, prolix

A: uncommunicative, reticent, terse

Question 19

zealous

Answer 19

(adj.)
eager, earnest, devoted

S: ardent, fervent, devout, dogged, gung ho

A: reluctant, unwilling, averse, tepid

Question 20

abrasive

Answer 20

(adj.)
causing irritation, harsh
grinding or wearing down
(n.)
a substance used to smooth or polish

S: (adj.) chafing, grating, rasping, erosive

A: (adj.) smooth, polished, satiny, oily