Literature words asap

Question 1

intercede

Answer 1

To plead on behalf of someone else; to serve as a third party or go-between in a disagreement

Question 2

hackneyed

Answer 2

Used so often as to lack freshness or originality

Question 3

approbation

Answer 3

The expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise; official approval or sanction

Question 4

innuendo

Answer 4

A hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in a derogatory sense

Question 5

coalition

Answer 5

A combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose

Question 6

elicit

Answer 6

To draw forth, bring out from some source (such as another person)

Question 7

hiatus

Answer 7

A gap, opening, break (in the sense of having an element missing)

Question 8

assuage

Answer 8

To make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm; to put an end to , appease, satisfy, quench

Question 9

decadence

Answer 9

Decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline or decay; excessive self-indulgence

Question 10

expostulate

Answer 10

To attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by

earnest reasoning

Question 11

simulate

Answer 11

make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of

Question 22

jaded

Answer 22

Wearied, worn-out, dulled

Question 23

umbrage

Answer 23

Foliage giving shade; shade cast by trees;

Question 25

prerogative

Answer 25

special right or privilege; a special quality showing excellence

Question 26

lurid

Answer 26

Causing shock, horror, or revulsion;

Question 27

transcend

Answer 27

To rise above or beyond, exceed

Question 28

provincial

Answer 28

Pertaining to an outlying area; local; narrow in mind or outlook,

Question 29

petulant

Answer 29

Peevish, utmoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset

Question 30

unctuous

Answer 30

Fatti, oily, and pliable; excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity or piety