General Vocabulary

Question 1

Epigraph

Noun

Answer 1

An inscription, as on a statue or building.

A motto or quotation, as at the beginning of a literary composition, setting forth a theme.

Question 2

Naturalize

Verb

Answer 2

To acclimate.

To adopt into general use.

To introduce and establish in an environment to which it is not native.

To explain by natural causes.

Question 3

Disconcert

Verb

Answer 3

To cause to lose composure; embarrass or confuse: synonym: embarrass.

To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion.

To confuse the faculties of; to disturb the composure of; to discompose; to abash.

Question 4

Inclement

Adjective

Answer 4

Showing no clemency; unmerciful.

Destitute of mild and kind temper; void of tenderness; unmerciful; severe; harsh.

Physically severe or harsh (generally restricted to the elements or weather).

Question 5

Grandiloquent

Adjective

Answer 5

Lofty in style; pompous; bombastic.

Overly wordy, flowery, or elaborate.

Puffed up with vanity.

Question 6

Adulterate

Verb

Answer 6

To make impure by adding extraneous, improper, or inferior ingredients.

Question 7

Brochette

Noun

Answer 7

A small skewer or spit used to broil or roast meat, fish, or vegetables.

Question 8

Disinter

Verb

Answer 8

To bring to public notice; disclose.

To bring out, as from a grave or hiding place; to bring from obscurity into view.