FF Vocab V

Question 0

tempestuous

Answer 0

characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion.
“he had a reckless and tempestuous streak”
synonyms: turbulent, stormy

Question 1

ephemeral

Answer 1

lasting for a very short time
“fashions are ephemeral”
synonyms: transitory, transient

Question 2

assiduous

Answer 2

showing great care and perseverance.
“she was assiduous in pointing out every feature”
synonyms: thorough, attentive

Question 3

condone

Answer 3

accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue.
“the college cannot condone any behavior that involves illicit drugs”
synonyms: disregard, accept, allow

Question 4

lucrative

Answer 4

producing a great deal of profit.
“a lucrative career as a stand-up comedian”
synonyms: profitable, gainful

Question 5

redaction

Answer 5

the process of editing text for publication.

“what was left after the redaction would be virtually useless”

Question 6

visceral

Answer 6

relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.
“the voters’ visceral fear of change”
synonyms: instinctive, instinctual, gut

Question 7

gratuitous

Answer 7

uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted.
“gratuitous violence”
synonyms: unjustified