English Vocabulary (2/12) Quiz

Question 1

annex - two definitions (v. and n.)

Answer 1

(v. ) to add to, attach; to incorporate

(n. ) an attachment or addition

Question 2

cleave (v.)

Answer 2

to cut or split open; to cling to

Question 3

cordial - two definitions (adj. and n.)

Answer 3

(adj. ) in a friendly manner, hearty; cherry

(n. ) a liqueur

Question 4

cornerstone (n.)

Answer 4

1) the starting point of a building

2) a fundamental principle or element

Question 5

debacle (n.)

Answer 5

an overwhelming defeat; a complete collapse or failure

Question 6

devitalize (v.)

Answer 6

to make weak or lifeless

Question 7

embroil (v.)

Answer 7

to involve in a conflict or difficulty; to throw into confusion

Question 8

exonerate (v.)

Answer 8

to clear from a charge or accusation

Question 9

glib (adj.)

Answer 9

speaking or acting in a way that is thoughtless or insincere

Question 10

haphazard (adj.)

Answer 10

by chance, no planned; lacking order

Question 11

improvise (v.)

Answer 11

to compose or perform without preparation; to construct from available materials

Question 12

incite (v.)

Answer 12

to rouse, stir up, urge on

Question 13

influx (n.)

Answer 13

a coming in, inflow

Question 14

pallor (n.)

Answer 14

an extreme or unnatural paleness

Question 15

pedigree (n.)

Answer 15

a list of ancestors, family tree; the history or origins of something

Question 16

precipitous (adj.)

Answer 16

very steep

Question 17

profuse (adj.)

Answer 17

very abundant; given or flowing freely

Question 18

reconcile (v.)

Answer 18

to restore to friendship; to settle; to resign (oneself)

Question 19

shackle (v. and n.)

Answer 19

(v. ) to put into chains

(n. ) chains

Question 20

threadbare (adj.)

Answer 20

shabby, old and worn