Jan and Feb Vocab

Question 1

abate (verb)

Answer 1

to reduce in amount, degree, intensity, etc.; lessen; diminish

Question 2

benevolent (adjective)

Answer 2

well-meaning and kind.

Question 3

defer (verb)

Answer 3

put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.

Question 4

elusive (adjective)

Answer 4

hard to find or capture

Question 5

feasible (adjective)

Answer 5

possible to do easily or conveniently.

Question 6

gist (noun)

Answer 6

The main point of a speech or text

Question 7

madras (noun)

Answer 7

a strong, fine-textured cotton fabric, typically patterned with colorful stripes or checks

Question 8

savvy (adjective)

Answer 8

shrewdness and practical knowledge; the ability to make good judgments

Question 9

candid (adjective)

Answer 9

truthful and straightforward

Question 10

apathy (noun)

Answer 10

Apathy is a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Question 11

blatant (adjective)

Answer 11

Blatant means in an open and unashamed manner.

Question 12

chastise (verb)

Answer 12

Chastise means to rebuke or reprimand severely.

Question 13

dubious (adjective)

Answer 13

Dubious means hesitating or doubting.

Question 14

epitome (noun)

Answer 14

Epitome is a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

Question 15

frivolous (adjective)

Answer 15

Frivolous means not having any serious purpose or value.

Question 16

gullible (adjective)

Answer 16

Gullible means easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.

Question 17

haughty (adjective)

Answer 17

Haughty means arrogantly superior and disdainful.

Question 18

insidious (adjective)

Answer 18

Insidious means proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.