Kaplan Top 52

Question 1

Anomaly

Answer 1

Noun

something that is unusual or unexpected

Question 2

Equivocal

Answer 2

Adjective

Not easily understood or explained

Synonyms: Ambiguous, enigmatic, obscure

Question 3

Lucid

Answer 3

Adjective

Very clear and easy to understand

Question 4

Precipitate

Answer 4

Verb

To cause something to happen quickly or suddenly

Question 5

Assuage

Answer 5

Verb

To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

Synonyms: Ease, alleviate, soothe, calm

Question 6

Erudite

Answer 6

Adjective

Having or showing great knowledge

Question 7

Opaque

Answer 7

Adjective

Not able to be seen through ; not easily understood

Question 8

Prodigal

Answer 8

Adjective

Wastefully extravagant

Question 9

Enigma

Answer 9

Noun

A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand

Question 10

Fervid

Answer 10

Adjective

Intensely enthusiastic or passionate

Question 11

Placate

Answer 11

Verb

To make (someone) less angry or hostile
Pacify, calm

Question 12

Zeal

Answer 12

Noun

A strong feel of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something
Passion, enthusiasm (ardor)

Question 13

Abstain

Answer 13

Verb

To restrain oneself for doing or enjoying something

Question 14

Audacious

Answer 14

Adjective

A willingness to take bold risks
Showing a lack of respect

Synonyms: bold, daring, intrepid (fearless)

Question 15

Desiccate

Answer 15

Verb

Remove the moisture from (something)

Adjective

Lacking vitality or spirit, lifeless

Question 16

Gullible

Answer 16

Adjective

Easily persuaded to believe something

Question 17

Laudable

Answer 17

Adjective

Deserving praise and commendation

Question 18

Pedant

Answer 18

Noun

A person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or makes an excessive display of learning.

Synonyms: Perfectionist, dogmatist

Question 19

Vacillate

Answer 19

Verb

To waver between different opinions or actions

Question 20

Adulterate

Answer 20

Verb

To make (something) impure or weaker by adding something of inferior quality

Question 21

Capricious

Answer 21

Adjective

Given to sudden changes of mood of behavior

Question 22

Engender

Answer 22

Verb

To produce, cause, or give rise to (something)

Question 23

Homogenous

Answer 23

Adjective

Of the same or similar kind

Question 24

Loquacious

Answer 24

Adjective

Tending to talk a great deal

Question 25

Pragmatic

Answer 25

Adjective Dealing with the problems that exist in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on theories Practical or logical, solving a situation entirely by logic and reason.

Question 26

Volatile

Answer 26

Adjective Likely to change rapidly and unpredictably

Question 27

Apathy

Answer 27

Noun Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Question 28

Corroborate

Answer 28

Verb To confirm or make more certain

Question 29

Ephemeral

Answer 29

Adjective Lasting for a very short time Synonyms: transient, fleeting, evanescent

Question 30

Laconic

Answer 30

Adjective Using few words Synonyms: Brief, terse, succinct, brusque, breviloquent

Question 31

Mitigate

Answer 31

Verb Make less severe, serious, or painful

Question 32

Propriety

Answer 32

Noun The state or quality of being correct or proper

Question 33

Advocate

Answer 33

Verb Publicly recommend or support

Question 34

Cacophony

Answer 34

Noun A harsh, unpleasant mixture of sounds

Question 35

Enervate

Answer 35

Verb Cause (someone or something) to feel drained of energy; weaken

Question 36

Ingenuous

Answer 36

Adjective Innocent and unsuspecting (naive)

Question 37

Misanthrope

Answer 37

Noun A person who dislikes humankind

Question 38

Paradox

Answer 38

Noun A statement that contradicts itself but might be true

Question 39

Venerate

Answer 39

Verb Regard with great respect

Question 40

Antipathy

Answer 40

Noun A strong feeling of dislike

Question 41

Deride

Answer 41

Verb To express contempt for; ridicule

Question 42

Eulogy

Answer 42

Noun A speech that praises someone, typically someone who has recently died

Question 43

Lethargic

Answer 43

Adjective Lacking energy

Question 44

Obdurate

Answer 44

Adjective Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion unable to be persuaded Stubborn, unyielding Synonyms: obstinate, intransigent

Question 45

Philanthropic

Answer 45

Adjective Seeking to promote the welfare of others

Question 46

Waver

Answer 46

Verb To go back and forth between choices or opinions

Question 47

Bolster

Answer 47

Verb To support or strengthen

Question 48

Dissonance

Answer 48

Noun A lack of harmony or agreement

Question 49

Garrulous

Answer 49

Adjective Excessively talking

Question 50

Malleable

Answer 50

Adjective Easily influence; pliable

Question 51

Ostentation

Answer 51

Noun Excessive display of wealth

Question 52

Prevaricate

Answer 52

Verb Avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a quesiton