Group 24 Vocabulary

Question 1

Allay

Answer 1

(v.) to lessen or relieve; calm; alleviate

Question 2

Byline

Answer 2

(n.) a printed line accompanying a news story, article, or the like, giving the author’s name

Question 3

Demur

Answer 3

(v.) to make objection

Question 4

Exacerbate

Answer 4

(v.) to increase the severity, bitterness, or violence of; aggravate

Question 5

Ignominious

Answer 5

(adj.) humiliating; discreditable

Question 6

Liniment

Answer 6

(n.) a liquid/semiliquid preparation for rubbing on or applying to the skin, as for sprains or bruises, usually soothing or counter irritating

Question 7

Omnipotent

Answer 7

(adj.) almighty or infinite in power

Question 8

Pragmatic

Answer 8

(adj.) of or pertaining to a practical point of view or practical consideration

Question 9

Ruse

Answer 9

(n.) a trick

Question 10

Transgress

Answer 10

(v.) to violate a law; to trespass