Group 4.1

Question 1

Admonish

Answer 1

to reprove; to express warning or disapproval

Question 2

Advocate

Answer 2

to champion or support; to argue in favor of

Question 3

Anthology

Answer 3

a collection of literary works by various authors

Question 4

Apprise

Answer 4

to give notice to; to inform

Question 5

Approbation

Answer 5

an expression of approval or praise

Question 6

Articulate

Answer 6

well-spoken; coherent

Question 7

Aver

Answer 7

to state as a fact; to confirm or support

Question 8

Brevity

Answer 8

shortness or briefness; especially in time

Question 9

Candor

Answer 9

honesty; frankness; sincerity

Question 10

Circumspect

Answer 10

discreet; prudent; careful

Question 11

Cogent

Answer 11

appealing forcibly to the mind or reason, convincing

Question 12

Corroborate

Answer 12

to confirm; to provide additional support; to verify

Question 13

Diffident

Answer 13

reserved, shy, or unassuming; lacking in self-confidence

Question 14

Disabuse

Answer 14

to undeceive; to set right

Question 15

Discourse

Answer 15

lecture or discussion; conversation

Question 16

Discretion

Answer 16

cautious reserve in speech; ability to make responsible decisions

Question 17

Dissertation

Answer 17

a long and formal written thesis or treatise, usually written by a doctoral candidate to meet a degree requirement

Question 18

Elegy

Answer 18

a mournful poem, especially one lamenting the dead

Question 19

Eloquent

Answer 19

well-spoken; expressive; articulate

Question 20

Enumerate

Answer 20

to list or count off individually

Question 21

Equivocate

Answer 21

to use ambiguous language with a deceptive intent

Question 22

Eulogy

Answer 22

a speech honoring the dead

Question 23

Euphemism

Answer 23

a mild replacement for a harsher or more offensive term

Question 24

Exculpate

Answer 24

to exonerate; to clear of blame

Question 25

Extemporaneous

Answer 25

improvised; done without preparation

Question 26

Fawn

Answer 26

to flatter or praise excessively

Question 27

Glib

Answer 27

marked by ease or informality; nonchalant; lacking in depth; superficial

Question 28

Goad

Answer 28

to prod or drive forward; to urge on; to incite