Group IV

Question 1

Admonish

Answer 1

To reprove; to express warning or disapproval

Rhymes with Punish- warning you

Question 2

Anthology

Answer 2

A collection of literary works by various authors

Question 3

Apprise

Answer 3

To given notice to; to inform

Question 4

Approbation

Answer 4

An expression of approval or praise

Question 5

Articulate

Answer 5

Well-spoken; coherent

Question 6

Aver

Answer 6

To state as a fact; to confirm or support

Question 7

Brevity

Answer 7

Shortness or briefness

Question 8

Candor

Answer 8

Honesty; frankess; sincerity

Like candid

Question 9

Circumspect

Answer 9

Discreet; prudent; careful

Question 10

Cogent

Answer 10

Appealing forcibly to the mind or reason; convincing

Cooperative Agent- appeals to you persuasively

Question 11

Corroborate

Answer 11

To confirm; to provide additional support; to verify

Question 12

Diffident

Answer 12

Reserved, shy, or unassuming, lacking in self-confidence

difficult to be confident

Question 13

Disabuse

Answer 13

To undeceive; to set right

Question 14

Discourse

Answer 14

Cautious reserve in speech, ability to make responsible decisions

Question 15

Dissertation

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Elegy

Answer 16

A mournful poem, especially one lamenting the dead

Question 17

Eloquent

Answer 17

Well-spoken; expressive; articulate

Question 18

Enumerate

Answer 18

To list or count off individually

Question 19

Equivocate

Answer 19

Use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.To use ambiguous language with a deceptive intent

Question 20

Euphemism

Answer 20

A mild replacement for a harsher or more offensive term

Question 21

Exculpate

Answer 21

To exonerate; to clear of blame

Question 22

Extemporaneous

Answer 22

Improvised; done without preparation

Ex (without) Tempor (time) - improvised

Question 23

Glib

Answer 23

Speaking smoothly but insincere and shallow

Question 24

Goad

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Impose

Answer 25

To compel or require; to push one's views or authority upon others

Question 26

Laconic

Answer 26

Using few words; terse

Question 27

Loquacious

Answer 27

Extremely talkative

Question 28

Lucid

Answer 28

Clear; easily understood

Question 29

Mollify

Answer 29

To calm or soothe; to reduce in emotional intensity

Question 30

Germane

Answer 30

Relevant / applicable

Question 31

Platitude

Answer 31

A superficial remark; especially one offered as meaningful. A Cliché

Question 32

Propitiate

Answer 32

win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them; to conciliate Pro + Pity

Question 33

Shrill

Answer 33

Loud and high-pitched

Question 34

Soliloquy

Answer 34

A speech made to oneself; a monologue

Question 35

Stanza

Answer 35

A group of two or more verses or lines that make up a division in a poem and correspond in rhyme, meter, and length

Question 36

Succint

Answer 36

Brief and concise

Question 37

Tacit

Answer 37

Implied; not explicitly stated Take it- not explicitly said but implied

Question 38

Taciturn

Answer 38

Not talkative; reserved; uncommunicative Taxi turn- when the taxi driver comes to pick you up- they’re not talkative

Question 39

Tact

Answer 39

Understanding and sensitivity To act- to be sure to act sensitive to the serious situation

Question 40

Tout

Answer 40

To publicly praise or promote