Ivy Global, Deck 08

Question 1

Acrid

Answer 1

adj. Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.

Question 2

Conniving

Answer 2

adj. Given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful.

Question 3

Economize

Answer 3

adj. spend less; reduce one’s expenses.

Question 4

Egotist

Answer 4

N. a person who is excessively conceited or self-absorbed; self-seeker.

Question 5

Elegy

Answer 5

N.

1. a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead.
2. (in Greek and Roman poetry) a poem written in elegiac couplets, as notably by Catullus and

Question 6

Embryonic

Answer 6

adj.

1. of or relating to an embryo.
2. (of a system, idea, or organization) in a rudimentary stage with potential for further development

Question 7

Ephemeral

Answer 7

adj.

1. lasting for a very short time.

Question 8

Epitome

Answer 8

N.

1. a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
2. a summary of a written work; an abstract.

Question 9

Esoteric

Answer 9

adj. intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

Question 10

Extol

Answer 10

V. praise enthusiastically.

Question 11

Fallacy

Answer 11

N. a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.

Question 12

Flotsam

Answer 12

N. floating pieces, parts, etc., from a ship that has been wrecked

Question 13

Idiosyncrasy

Answer 13

N. a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.

Question 14

Ignoble

Answer 14

adj.

1. not honorable in character or purpose.
2. of humble origin or social status.

Question 15

Innocuous

Answer 15

adj. not harmful or offensive.

Question 16

Insipid

Answer 16

adj.

1. lacking flavor.
2. lacking vigor or interest.

Question 17

Inudate

Answer 17

adj.
1. overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with
2. flood.

Question 18

Laudatory

Answer 18

adj.

(of speech or writing) expressing praise and commendation.

Question 19

Loquacious

Answer 19

adj.

tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

Question 20

Obfuscate

Answer 20

V.

render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.