Group 1 Vocab (41-60)

Question 1

Nebulous (adj) (space cloud)

Answer 1

1. vague, cloudy; lacking clearly defined form
2. She has a few nebulous ideas about the future.

Question 2

neologism (noun) (new+logos)

Answer 2

1. a new word, expression, or usage
2. I recently came across a fascinating neologism, “technosomnia,” coined to describe the modern phenomenon of sleep disruption caused by excessive use of technology before bedtime.

Question 3

Noxious (adj) (no + oxygen)

Answer 3

1. harmful, injurious
2. The noxious fumes emanating from the industrial plant raised concerns about the environmental impact on the surrounding community.

Question 4

obtuse (adj)

Answer 4

1. lacking sharpness of intellect, not clear or precise in thought or expression.
2. Despite the clear explanation provided, he maintained an obtuse understanding of the concept, showing a lack of willingness to comprehend the details.

Question 5

obviate (verb)

Answer 5

1. to anticipate, make unnecessary
2. The implementation of new safety measures helped obviate the need for frequent emergency drills, as the risks were significantly reduced.

Question 6

onerous (adj) (owner collecting rent)

Answer 6

1. troubling, burdensome
2. The company faced an onerous task of complying with numerous regulations, making the process both time-consuming and financially burdensome.

Question 7

paean (noun) (piano)

Answer 7

1. a song or hymn of praise and thanksgiving
2. The successful launch of the innovative product was celebrated with a paean of praise from both customers and industry experts.

Question 8

parody (noun)

Answer 8

1. a humorous imitation intended for ridicule or comedic effect.
2. The comedian delivered a hilarious parody of a famous political figure, capturing the audience’s attention with clever humor and satire.

Question 9

perennial (adj) (annual)

Answer 9

1. recurrent through the year or many years.
2. The perennial flowers in the garden bloom every spring, bringing a burst of color and beauty year after year.

Question 10

perfidy (noun)

Answer 10

1. intentional breach of faith; treachery
2. The diplomat was accused of perfidy when it was revealed that he had been secretly sharing sensitive information with a rival nation.

Question 11

perfunctory (adj) (factory)

Answer 11

1. cursory; done without care or interest
2. She gave a perfunctory apology, barely acknowledging the impact of her actions on others

Question 12

perspicacious (adj)

Answer 12

1. acutely perceptive; having keen discernment
2. Her perspicacious analysis of the market trends allowed her to make wise investment decisions, earning substantial profits for her clients.

Question 13

prattle (verb)

Answer 13

1. to babble meaninglessly
2. During the meeting, she couldn’t help but prattle on about her weekend adventures, diverting attention from the important agenda items.

Question 14

precipitate (adj)

Answer 14

1. acting with excessive haste or impulse
2. His impulsive decision to quit his job without a backup plan seemed to precipitate a series of financial challenges for him

Question 15

predilection (noun) (prefer selection)

Answer 15

1. a disposition in favor of something; preference
2. Having a predilection for historical novels, she eagerly explored bookstores in search of the latest releases set in different eras.

Question 16

prescience (noun)

Answer 16

1. foreknowledge of events, knowing events prior to them occurring
2. His accurate predictions of market trends demonstrated a remarkable prescience that allowed him to make strategic investment decisions ahead of the curve.

Question 17

prevaricate (verb) (pre + verify)

Answer 17

1. to deliberately avoid the truth; to mislead
2. During the investigation, the suspect tried to prevaricate by providing conflicting statements, making it difficult for the detectives to ascertain the truth.

Question 18

qualms (noun) (clammy hands)

Answer 18

1. misgivings, reservation, causes for hesitancy
2. Despite his initial qualms about public speaking, he delivered a confident and engaging presentation to the audience.

Question 19

recant (verb)

Answer 19

1. to retract, especially a previously held belief
2. Under pressure from the authorities, the witness decided to recant his earlier statement, creating a challenge for the prosecution in the legal proceedings.