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What does ‘venality’ refer to?

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Willingness to be bribed

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Define ‘venom’.

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Poisonous substance

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What does ‘galvanized’ mean in the context of action?

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Excite or electrify someone into taking action

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What does ‘prevaricate’ mean?

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Avoid telling the truth

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What is a ‘harangue’?

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A long aggressive speech

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What does ‘commensurate’ mean?

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Corresponding in size or degree

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What is ‘calumny’?

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False and defamatory statements

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Define ‘gregarious’.

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Sociable, fond of company

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What does ‘profligate’ mean?

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Recklessly extravagant or wasteful

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What does ‘proliferate’ mean?

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Rapidly increase

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What is the meaning of ‘mercurial’?

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Unpredictable changes in mood or behavior

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What does ‘extant’ refer to?

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Existing

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What does ‘enervate’ mean?

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Drain of energy

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Fill in the blank: ‘_______’ means excessively frugal.

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[parsimonious]

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What does ‘equivocal’ mean?

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Ambiguous or intentionally misleading

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What does ‘intimate’ mean in the context of suggesting?

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Insinuate or suggest indirectly

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What does ‘auspicious’ mean?

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Favorable or conducive to success

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What does ‘restive’ mean?

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Restless or unable to remain still

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What does ‘venerate’ mean?

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Respect deeply

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What does ‘amenable’ mean?

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Easily persuaded

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What does ‘parochial’ mean?

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Narrow or limited in scope

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What does ‘germane’ mean?

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Relevant and appropriate

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What does ‘diffident’ mean?

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Lacking self-confidence

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What does ‘glut’ refer to?

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Excessive supply

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What does ‘torpor’ mean?

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Low energy, sluggishness

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What does ‘superfluous’ mean?

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More than enough, serving no useful purpose

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What does ‘mawkish’ mean?

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Overly sentimental

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What does ‘apathetic’ mean?

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Lacking interest or concern

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Fill in the blank: ‘_______’ refers to a preference.

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[predilection]

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What does ‘querulous’ mean?

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Always complaining

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What does ‘banal’ mean?

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Repeated often, boring

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32
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What does ‘delineate’ mean?

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Describe something in detail

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What does ‘spurious’ mean?

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Not genuine or false

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What does ‘haughty’ mean?

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Showing arrogant superiority

Arrogant, proud, snobbish

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What does ‘unequivocal’ mean?

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Clear and unambiguous

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36
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What does ‘belie’ mean?

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Contradict or show something to be false

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37
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What does ‘ingenuous’ mean?

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Innocent or naive

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38
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What does ‘laconic’ mean?

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Using very few words

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What does ‘innocuous’ mean?

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Not harmful or offensive; harmless, benign

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What does ‘exacerbate’ mean?

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To make worse

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What does ‘recondite’ mean?

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(Levite)

Difficult to understand, beyond ordinary knowledge; understood by few

Arcane; esoteric; abstruse

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What does ‘volubility’ refer to?

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Talking easily and continuously

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43
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What does ‘culminate’ mean?

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To reach the highest point or most decisive point

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44
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What does ‘eschewed’ mean?

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Deliberately avoid

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What does ‘fortuitous’ mean?

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Happening by chance, resulting in a happy ending

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46
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What does ‘vociferous’ mean?

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Fiercely loud

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What does ‘incisive’ mean?

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Clear and sharp, making fine distinctions

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48
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What does ‘decorous’ mean?

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Showing good taste in matters and conduct

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49
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What does ‘prescience’ mean?

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Foreseeing or predicting an event

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What does ‘elucidate’ mean?

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Make clearer and easier to understand

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51
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What does ‘eclectic’ mean?

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Variety of styles

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52
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What does ‘itinerant’ mean?

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Traveling from place to place

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53
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What does ‘magnanimous’ mean?

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Generous, especially towards a rival

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54
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What does ‘contrive’ mean?

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Devise something typically through trickery

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55
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What does ‘refractory’ mean?

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Stubborn or resistant to authority

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56
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What does ‘fallacious’ mean?

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Based on false reasoning

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57
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What does ‘avaricious’ mean?

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Extreme greed

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58
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What does ‘apathy’ mean?

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Absence of emotions

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59
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What does ‘vilify’ mean?

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To spread negative emotions about

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What does ‘immutable’ mean?

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Cannot be changed

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What does ‘guileless’ mean?

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Free of deceit

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62
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What does ‘denote’ mean?

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Symbolize or indicate something

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What does ‘upbraid’ mean?

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Scold or reproach

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What does ‘prodigal’ mean?

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Wasteful

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What does ‘acrimony’ mean?

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Bitterness or hostility

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What does ‘iconoclast’ mean?

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Attacker of cherished beliefs or institutions

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67
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What does ‘pertinent’ mean?

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Relating to the matter at hand

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What does ‘censure’ mean?

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Strong disapproval

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What does ‘prodigal’ refer to?

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Wasteful or extravagant

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What does ‘artful’ mean?

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Clever in a cunning way

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What does ‘sullen’ mean?

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Showing a brooding ill humor

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What does ‘laudable’ mean?

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Worthy of praise

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What does ‘tumult’ refer to?

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Chaos, noise, and confusion
Commission, uproar

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What does ‘mordant’ mean?

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Having a sharp quality

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What does ‘rakish’ mean?

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Carefree unconventionality

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What does ‘acerbic’ mean?

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Harsh in tone

Caustic; sharp-tongued

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What does ‘largess’ mean?

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Extremely generous

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What does ‘alacrity’ mean?

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Willingness to do something, eagerness, readiness

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What does ‘paucity’ mean?

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Lack of something

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What does ‘ingratiate’ mean?

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Gain favor through deliberate efforts

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What does ‘sanctimonious’ mean?

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Acting morally superior

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What does ‘copious’ mean?

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Abundant supply

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What does ‘tortuous’ mean?

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Marked with twists and turns

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What does ‘churlish’ mean?

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Lacking manners or refinement

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What does ‘ponderous’ mean?

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Heavy and awkward in movement

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What does ‘innate’ mean?

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Existing from birth, not learned

Inherent, intrinsic

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What does ‘atavism’ mean?

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Reappearance of earlier characteristics

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Atavus forefather

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What does ‘errant’ mean?

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Wandering or straying

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What does ‘facile’ mean?

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Lacking depth or complexity

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What does ‘soporific’ mean?

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Sleep-inducing

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What does ‘splenetic’ mean?

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Causing irritation or bad temper

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What does ‘harried’ mean?

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Stressed due to persistent demands

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What does ‘catholic’ mean?

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Universal, wide-ranging in taste

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What does ‘tantamount’ mean?

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Equal to or equivalent

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What does ‘moribund’ mean?

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In a dying state

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What does ‘perspicacious’ mean?

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Acutely insightful; shrewd

“Perspective”

“Perceive”

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What does ‘melee’ refer to?

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A wild confusing fight

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What does ‘ostentatious’ mean?

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Flashy, designed to attract notice

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What does ‘admonitory’ mean?

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Serving to warn

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What does ‘diminutive’ mean?

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Very small

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What does ‘abstruse’ mean?

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Difficult to understand

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What does ‘cadaverous’ mean?

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Looking extremely thin

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What does ‘indigent’ mean?

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In need, lacking basic needs; poor, needy

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What does ‘temperance’ mean?

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Avoiding excesses

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What does ‘inanity’ mean?

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Lacking ideas or meaning

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What does ‘tactful’ mean?

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A careful or considerate approach

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What does ‘studious’ mean?

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Spending a lot of time studying

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What does ‘portent’ mean?

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Ominously prophetic

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What does ‘overweening’ mean?

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Arrogant or presumptuous

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What does ‘hackneyed’ mean?

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Unoriginal and overused

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What does ‘surly’ mean?

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Inclined to anger

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What does ‘improvident’ mean?

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Not given careful consideration

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What does ‘grandiloquent’ mean?

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Puffed up with vanity

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114
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What does ‘vicarious’ mean?

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Experiencing something indirectly

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115
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What does ‘appurtenant’ mean?

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Supplying added support

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116
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What does ‘melancholy’ mean?

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A deep, long sadness

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What does ‘sanguine’ mean?

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Optimistic or positive

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What does ‘jejune’ mean?

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Immature or childish

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What does ‘petulant’ mean?

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Easily annoyed or irritated

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What does ‘intransigent’ mean?

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Unwilling to change one’s beliefs

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What does ‘denigrate’ mean?

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To belittle someone unfairly

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What does ‘bemoan’ mean?

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Express discontentment or regret

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What does ‘deride’ mean?

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Mock or ridicule someone

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What does ‘hoary’ mean?

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Old and ancient

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What does ‘finagle’ mean?

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Obtain something through trickery

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126
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What does ‘moot’ mean?

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Open to debate

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What does ‘quixotic’ mean?

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Wildly idealistic and impractical

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What does ‘apocryphal’ mean?

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Of questionable authenticity

129
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What does ‘inadvertent’ mean?

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Happening by chance or not intentionally

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What does ‘asperity’ mean?

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Harshness of tone

131
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What does ‘approbatory’ mean?

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Expressing approval or praise

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What does ‘surreptitious’ mean?

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Done secretly or stealthily

133
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What does ‘apprehension’ mean?

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Fear or anxiety about something that may happen

134
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What does ‘gaudy’ mean?

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Tastelessly extravagant

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What does ‘cavalier’ mean?

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Haughty or dismissive disregard

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What does ‘attenuate’ mean?

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To reduce in force or effect

137
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What does ‘balk’ mean?

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Refuse to comply

138
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What does ‘unstinting’ mean?

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Very generous

139
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What does ‘unassailable’ mean?

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Immune to attack or dispute

140
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What does ‘indisputable’ mean?

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Not able to be challenged or denied

141
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What does ‘dilatory’ mean?

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Time-wasting tactics

142
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What is the meaning of fear or anxiety about something that may happen?

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Apprehension

Apprehension refers to the anticipation of a future event, often accompanied by worry or unease.

143
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Define gaudy.

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Too colourful, tastelessly extravagant

Gaudy often describes something that is overly showy or flashy.

144
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What does cavalier mean?

A

Haughty or dismissive disregard

It can also refer to a historical term for knights.

145
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What does it mean to attenuate?

A

To reduce in force or effect

Attenuate is often used in contexts where something is being weakened or diminished.

146
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What does balk mean?

A

Refuse to comply

Balk can also mean to block or stop abruptly.

147
Q

Define unstinting.

A

Very generous

Unstinting indicates a willingness to give without restraint.

148
Q

What does unassailable mean?

A

Immune to attack or dispute

Unassailable often refers to arguments or positions that cannot be successfully challenged.

149
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What is the meaning of indisputable?

A

Undeniable; cannot be disputed

Indisputable facts are accepted as true without question.

150
Q

Define dilatory.

A

Time wasting tactics

Dilatory behavior is characterized by procrastination or delay.

151
Q

What does factitious mean?

A

Artificial, not original

Factitious often refers to something that is manufactured rather than naturally occurring.

Fake, artificial

152
Q

What does it mean to be bumbling?

A

Clumsy

Bumbling describes a lack of coordination or grace in actions.

153
Q

Define pellucid.

A

Clear, easy to understand

Pellucid can refer to both literal clarity and clarity of thought.

154
Q

What does it mean to be panned?

A

Criticize severely

Panned often describes harsh reviews in the context of art or performance.

155
Q

What does impecunious mean?

A

Having little to no money

Impecunious describes a state of financial hardship.

156
Q

What does listless mean?

A

Lacking energy

Listless behavior often indicates a lack of interest or motivation.

157
Q

What is the meaning of ominous?

A

Sign that something bad is about to happen

Ominous signs often create a sense of foreboding.

158
Q

Fill in the blank: Anachronistically refers to being __________ out of time order.

A

Placed

Anachronistically suggests that something is not in its correct historical time frame.

159
Q

Define providential.

A

Occurring at a favourable time

Providential events are often viewed as fortunate or lucky occurrences.

160
Q

What does simpatico mean?

A

Having a like minded connection

Simpatico describes a sense of harmony or agreement with others.

161
Q

What does inured mean?

A

Accustomed to

Inured often refers to being hardened or desensitized to something unpleasant.

162
Q

Define effusive.

A

Expressing feelings of gratitude or approval

Effusive expressions are often very enthusiastic and heartfelt.

163
Q

What does maudlin mean?

A

Sentimental to the point of self-pity

Maudlin often describes overly emotional or tearful behavior.

164
Q

What is the meaning of syncopation?

A

Offbeat, offtime

Syncopation refers to a rhythmic concept in music where emphasis is placed on unexpected beats.

165
Q

Define coalesced.

A

Come together to form a single whole

Coalesced indicates a merging or unification of different elements.

166
Q

What does agglomerated mean?

A

Coming together in a loosely connected way

Agglomerated often refers to collections of items that are grouped but not tightly bound.

167
Q

What does amortized mean?

A

Reducing or paying off debt over a period

Amortization is a common financial practice for managing loans.

168
Q

Define hardy.

A

Strong and resilient

Hardy individuals or plants can withstand difficult conditions.

169
Q

What does hector mean?

A

Bully, intimidate

Hector implies aggressive behavior towards others.

170
Q

What does inveigle mean?

A

Persuade through flattery

Inveigling often involves deceptive charm or manipulation.

171
Q

Fill in the blank: To presage is to __________ or foretell.

A

Predict

Presage indicates a warning or sign of future events.

172
Q

What does abhorrent mean?

A

Strongly disliked or detested

Abhorrent describes feelings of intense aversion.

173
Q

Define consanguineous.

A

Related by blood

Consanguineous connections refer to familial relationships.

174
Q

What does coltish mean?

A

Playful but uncoordinated

Coltish often describes youthful exuberance coupled with awkwardness.

175
Q

What does beguile mean?

A

Charm in a deceptive way

Entrance

Beguile suggests a sense of enchantment mixed with trickery.

176
Q

What does chary mean?

A

Wary

Chary individuals are cautious and reluctant to take risks.

177
Q

Define sage.

A

Wise and knowledgeable

Sage is often used to describe someone with deep wisdom.

178
Q

What are sentries?

A

Guards or watchmen

Sentries are responsible for monitoring areas for security.

179
Q

What is a sycophant?

A

Someone who excessively flatters others

Sycophants often seek to gain favor through insincere praise.

180
Q

Define fecund.

A

Highly fertile

Fecund describes a capacity for producing abundant offspring or vegetation.

181
Q

What does imperious mean?

A

Dominating; superiority

Imperious behavior is characterized by an attitude of command and authority.

182
Q

What is a forebear?

A

Ancestor

Forebear refers to a person from whom one is descended.

183
Q

What does progeny mean?

A

Descendant or offspring

Progeny refers to the children or descendants of a particular individual.

184
Q

What is a harbinger?

A

Forerunner; indicator

Harbingers signal the approach of something, often used in a predictive context.

185
Q

Define concomitant.

A

Occurring alongside something else

Concomitant events often happen simultaneously or in conjunction.

186
Q

What does obsequious mean?

A

Eager to please or obey

Obsequious behavior often involves excessive flattery or compliance.

187
Q

What does vestigial mean?

A

Remaining part of something that was once larger

Vestigial organs are often remnants of features that served a function in ancestors.

188
Q

Define antiquated.

A

Outdated

Antiquated refers to something that is no longer in use or relevant.

189
Q

What are peccadilloes?

A

Minor sins or flaws

Peccadilloes refer to small mistakes or misdeeds that are often seen as trivial.

190
Q

What does incendiaries mean?

A

To provoke or inflame conflict

Incendiaries can refer to both literal and metaphorical instigators of trouble.

191
Q

What does high-handed mean?

A

Acting in an authoritarian way

High-handed behavior often disregards the opinions or rights of others.

192
Q

Define evanescence.

A

Gradually fade away

Evanescence refers to the transient nature of things, often used in poetic contexts.

193
Q

What does adverse mean?

A

Unfavorable or harmful

Adverse conditions can negatively impact outcomes.

194
Q

What does sagacious mean?

A

Showing wise or good judgement

Sagacious individuals are often respected for their insight and discernment.

195
Q

What does verdant mean?

A

Green; fertile; inexperienced

Verdant can describe lush landscapes or untrained individuals.

Vacant

196
Q

What does castigate mean?

A

To reprimand or criticize harshly

Castigation often involves severe criticism aimed at correcting behavior.

197
Q

Fill in the blank: To be enamored is to feel __________ or admiration.

A

Love

Enamored suggests a strong affection or infatuation.

198
Q

What does dulcet mean?

A

Sweet and pleasing

Dulcet is often used to describe sounds that are melodious and harmonious.

199
Q

Define facile.

A

Easily achieved; implies a lack of depth

Facile can refer to arguments or solutions that seem simple but lack thoroughness.

200
Q

What does skittish mean?

A

Easily startled or nervous

Skittish describes behavior that is jumpy or overly cautious.

201
Q

What does solicitous mean?

A

Showing care or concern for well being

Solicitous individuals are often attentive and considerate.

202
Q

What does endearing mean?

A

Inspiring affection or love

Endearing qualities often make someone likable or lovable.

203
Q

Define motley.

A

Made of incongruous elements

Motley often describes a mixture that lacks coherence or unity.

204
Q

What is a euphemism?

A

A word or phrase used to avoid unpleasant terms

Euphemisms soften the impact of harsh realities.

205
Q

What does subordinate mean?

A

Treat of lesser importance

Subordinate positions or tasks are seen as less significant.

206
Q

Define polemical.

A

Strong or controversial arguments

Polemical discussions often provoke intense debate.

207
Q

What does upend mean?

A

Overturn; turn upside down

Upending can refer to both physical actions and metaphorical changes.

208
Q

What does insubordination mean?

A

Refusing or disobeying authority

Insubordination is often addressed in disciplinary contexts.

209
Q

Define capricious.

A

Sudden change in behavior; unpredictable

Capricious individuals may act on whims rather than reason.

210
Q

What does vacillating mean?

A

Indecisive; changing thoughts and opinions

Vacillating behavior can lead to confusion in decision-making.

211
Q

What does trite mean?

A

Lacking originality; banal; hackneyed

Trite expressions or ideas are often seen as clichéd.

Copy cat trite

212
Q

What does overt mean?

A

Open and clear; opposite of covert

Overt actions are visible and not hidden.

213
Q

Define lithe.

A

Bending easily and gracefully

Lithe often describes physical flexibility and elegance.

214
Q

What is a fledgling?

A

New; inexperienced

Fledgling can refer to both young birds and novice individuals.

215
Q

What does torpid mean?

A

Sluggish; inactive

Torpid describes a state of lethargy or lack of energy.

216
Q

What does tirade mean?

A

Long angry speech

Tirades often express strong emotions or grievances.

217
Q

What is a paean?

A

Expression of joy or praise

Paeans celebrate achievements or express gratitude.

218
Q

What does panacea mean?

A

A solution that can cure all problems

Panacea suggests an ideal remedy for complex issues.

219
Q

Define flagging.

A

Weak or tired

Flagging can describe a decrease in strength or energy.

220
Q

What does lisome mean?

A

Graceful; flexible; agile

Lisome often describes both physical attributes and movements.

221
Q

What does loathsome mean?

A

Causing hatred or disgust

Loathsome behavior is deeply offensive or repugnant.

222
Q

What does paucity mean?

A

Scarcity; lack of something

Paucity indicates a deficiency in quantity.

223
Q

What is a medley?

A

Mixture of different things

Medleys can refer to blends in music or cooking.

224
Q

What does dearth mean?

A

Scarcity; rare

Dearth suggests a significant lack of resources or items.

225
Q

Define priggish.

A

Overly concerned with propriety

Priggish individuals may appear self-righteous or pedantic.

226
Q

What does lax mean?

A

Not strict; relaxed

Lax attitudes can lead to a lack of discipline.

227
Q

What does impious mean?

A

Lacking reverence or respect

Impious behavior often disregards moral or religious principles.

228
Q

Define punctilious.

A

Great attention to detail

Punctilious individuals are often meticulous in their actions.

229
Q

What does voluble mean?

A

Speaking freely and easily

Voluble communication is characterized by fluency and ease.

230
Q

What does puckish mean?

A

Playful; mischievous

Puckish behavior can be lighthearted and teasing.

231
Q

What does prurient mean?

A

Showing excessive interest in sexual matters

Prurient interests often border on inappropriate.

232
Q

What does wry mean?

A

Dry; dry humor

Wry humor often involves irony or sarcasm.

233
Q

What does puritanical mean?

A

Strict adherence to moral principles

Puritanical attitudes often reflect a lack of tolerance for leniency.

234
Q

What does requite mean?

A

To repay

“Requid”

Requite can refer to returning a favor or feeling.

235
Q

Define confounding.

A

Confusing; bewildering

Confounding situations can defy expectations and logic.

236
Q

What does uncouth mean?

A

Uncultured; lacking refinement

Uncouth behavior is often viewed as rude or coarse.

237
Q

What does corroborate mean?

A

Verify; support

Corroborating evidence strengthens a claim or statement.

238
Q

What does putative mean?

A

Generally assumed to be true

Putative claims are accepted without thorough proof.

239
Q

Define conjecture.

A

Hypothetical; speculative

Conjecture involves forming opinions based on incomplete information.

240
Q

What does subterfuge mean?

A

Deceit to achieve one’s goal

Subterfuge can involve trickery or manipulation.

Deceit

241
Q

What does vivacious mean?

A

Lively; energetic; spirited

Vivacious individuals exude enthusiasm and vitality.

242
Q

Define mirthful.

A

Joyful; cheerful

Mirthful expressions often convey happiness and amusement.

243
Q

What does probity mean?

A

Integrity; honesty

Probity refers to adherence to ethical principles.

244
Q

What does onerous mean?

A

Burdensome; heavy

Onerous tasks require significant effort and can be taxing.

245
Q

What does scathing mean?

A

Harshly critical or severe

Scathing reviews or comments can be damaging.

246
Q

What does caustic mean?

A

Sarcastic; biting

Caustic remarks can hurt feelings and provoke reactions.

247
Q

Define pacific.

A

Peaceful; calm

Pacific describes a serene or tranquil state.

248
Q

What does placid mean?

A

Calm; serene

Placid waters or individuals exhibit tranquility.

Calm, serene, tranquil, pacific

249
Q

What does fetid mean?

A

Foul smelling

Fetid odors are often associated with decay or rot.

250
Q

What does wizened mean?

A

Old and withered

Wizened individuals often appear frail due to age.

251
Q

What does boorish mean?

A

Impolite; lacking manners

Boorish behavior is often associated with rudeness and insensitivity.

252
Q

What does labile mean?

A

Unstable; likely to change

Labile emotions or conditions can fluctuate easily.

253
Q

What does convivial mean?

A

Sociable; jovial

Convivial gatherings are characterized by friendliness and good cheer.

254
Q

What does farcical mean?

A

Ridiculous; absurd

Farce

Farcical situations often involve exaggerated humor.

255
Q

What does underwrite mean?

A

Support financially

Underwriting can involve backing investments or insurance.

256
Q

What does variance mean?

A

The state of being different

Variance can refer to differences in outcomes or results.

257
Q

What does embroiled mean?

A

Involved in an argument

Embroiled situations can lead to complex conflicts.

258
Q

What does insolvent mean?

A

Unable to pay debts

Insolvent individuals or companies face financial distress.

259
Q

What does remiss mean?

A

Negligent in one’s duty

Remiss behavior indicates a failure to fulfill responsibilities.

260
Q

What does pine mean?

A

To yearn for

Pine often describes a longing or deep desire for something.

261
Q

What does acme mean?

A

Highest point; peak

Acme refers to the most successful or prominent stage of something.

262
Q

What does err mean?

A

To make an error

Erring indicates a mistake or misjudgment.

263
Q

What is a screed?

A

An abusive rant

Scream cried

Screeds often express anger or frustration at length.

264
Q

What does indignant mean?

A

Angry over perceived injustice

Outraged, resentful

Indignant reactions arise from feelings of unfair treatment.

265
Q

What does inundate mean?

A

To flood or overwhelm

Inundated situations can be overwhelming, whether literally or metaphorically.

266
Q

What does reprobate mean?

A

Morally unprincipled; wicked

Reprobate describes individuals who behave in a morally questionable manner.

267
Q

What does macabre mean?

A

Gruesome; related to death

Macabre themes often evoke horror or fear.

268
Q

Define voracious.

A

Strong appetite; gluttonous

Voracious individuals have an insatiable desire for food or knowledge.

269
Q

What does spendthrift mean?

A

Someone who spends extravagantly

Spendthrift behavior often leads to financial difficulties.

270
Q

What does affable mean?

A

Easy to talk to; friendly

Affable individuals are approachable and pleasant in conversation.

271
Q

What does mesmerize mean?

A

To enchant or captivate

Mesmerizing experiences draw people in and hold their attention.

272
Q

What does aboveboard mean?

A

Open and honest

Aboveboard actions are transparent and ethical.

273
Q

What does disparate mean?

A

Diverse; distinct; different

Disparate elements often do not share common features.

274
Q

What does ferret mean?

A

To search for something

Ferreting out information involves thorough investigation.

275
Q

What does misanthrope mean?

A

Hater of mankind

Misanthropes often withdraw from social interactions due to disdain for humanity.

276
Q

What does checkered mean?

A

Marked by good and bad events

Checkered pasts often include both successes and failures.

277
Q

What does contrite mean?

A

Remorseful; repentant

Contrite individuals express genuine sorrow for their actions.

278
Q

What does beatific mean?

A

Making happy; blissful

Beatific expressions convey a sense of peace and joy.

279
Q

What does fleece mean?

A

To trick or deceive

Fleecing often involves taking advantage of someone financially.

280
Q

What does imponderable mean?

A

Difficult to assess or measure

Imponderable situations often defy easy understanding.

281
Q

What does amok mean?

A

Frenzied or uncontrolled state

Amok behavior can lead to chaos and disorder.

282
Q

What does junta mean?

A

Aggressive takeover by a group

Junta often refers to military or political coups.

283
Q

What does chauvinist mean?

A

Excessive loyalty for one’s group

Chauvinistic attitudes can lead to prejudice against others.

284
Q

What does melee mean?

A

Wild, confusing fight; brawl

Melee situations often involve chaotic and unorganized conflict.

285
Q

What does becoming mean?

A

Appropriate; suitable

Becoming attire or behavior is fitting for the occasion.

286
Q

What does lassitude mean?

A

Tiredness; lethargy

Lassitude can be a result of fatigue or lack of motivation.

287
Q

What does bellicose mean?

A

Inclined to start fights; hostile

Bellicose individuals often display aggressive attitudes.

288
Q

What does pugnacious mean?

A

Affinity for fighting; combative

Pugnacious behavior indicates a readiness to engage in conflict.

289
Q

What does pittance mean?

A

A small amount; trifle

Pittances often refer to insignificant sums of money.

290
Q

What does replete mean?

A

Fully resupplied or filled

Replete conditions suggest abundance or completeness.

291
Q

What does cogent mean?

A

Clear; convincing

Cogent arguments are persuasive and well-reasoned.

292
Q

What does scintillating mean?

A

Sparkling; brilliant

Scintillating discussions are lively and intellectually stimulating.

293
Q

What does exhort mean?

A

To strongly encourage or urge on

Exhortation often involves passionate appeals to action.

294
Q

What does badger mean?

A

To pester

Badgering involves persistent nagging or questioning.

295
Q

What does unconscionable mean?

A

Unreasonable; unscrupulous

Unconscionable actions are often morally indefensible.

296
Q

What does cadaverous mean?

A

Pale; gaunt; emaciated

Cadaverous appearances suggest extreme thinness or illness.

297
Q

What does extenuating mean?

A

Lessening; less severe

Extenuating circumstances can mitigate the severity of a situation.

298
Q

Respite

A

A rest from something (work)

REST

299
Q

Pithy

A

Concise and expressive

(Succcint)

300
Q

Obdurate

A

Stubborn

OBSTINATE

301
Q

Endemic

A

Native, Local, indigenous

Greek endemos, meaning “native” or “local.”

302
Q

Stolid

A

Calm, showing little emotions

STOLID

303
Q

STOIC

A

Person who Endure pain and hardship without showing feelings

STOLID

304
Q

Flounder

A

Struggle or have difficulty in a situation

305
Q

Inclement

A

Harsh, severe weather

“Not clear”

306
Q

Morose

A

I’ll-tempered

(Sullen)

Moron mood

Latin morosus, meaning “peevish” or “mood.

307
Q

Morose

A

I’ll-tempered

(Sullen)

Moron mood

Latin morosus, meaning “peevish” or “mood.

308
Q

Malady

A

Sickness

Latin maladia, which means “sickness.”

Malad - French

309
Q

Thwart

A

Hinder or prevent

310
Q

Fledgling

A

Young and inexperienced

“Young bird”

311
Q

Fete

A

Celebrate, gala, honour

FEAST

312
Q

Muted

A

Softened, subdued

313
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Muted

A

Softened, subdued

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