Group 26 Vocabulary

Question 1

aloof

Answer 1

(adv. ) at a distance, especially in feeling or interest

(adj. ) indifferent or disinterested

Question 2

cajole

Answer 2

(v.) to persuade by flattery or promises

Question 3

deplete

Answer 3

(v.) to decrease seriously or exhaust the abundance or supply of

Question 4

exceptionable

Answer 4

(adj.) open to objection, causing disapproval or offense

Question 5

illuminate

Answer 5

(v.) to supply or brighten with light; to enlighten with knowledge

Question 6

livid

Answer 6

(adj.) bruise-colored; dull blue; enraged; flushed in color

Question 7

onerous

Answer 7

(adj.) burdensome, oppressive, troublesome, involving responsibilities

Question 8

preamble

Answer 8

(n.) an introductory statement

Question 9

sacrosanct

Answer 9

(adj.) extremely sacred; not to be trespassed upon; above criticism

Question 10

traverse

Answer 10

(v.) to pass or move over, along or through