Manhattan Vocab 1

Question 1

Apportioned

Answer 1

divide and allocate; assign, distribute

Question 2

Nugatory

Answer 2

1) of no real value; trifling, worthless
2) of no force or effect; ineffective
3) not valid

Question 3

Ersatz

Answer 3

(of a product) made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else

Question 4

Solipsistic

Answer 4

of, relating to, or characterized by extreme egocentricity

Question 5

Ape

Answer 5

imitate the behavior or manner of (someone or something), especially in an absurd or unthinking way

Question 6

Disclaim

Answer 6

refuse to acknowledge; deny

Question 7

Cabal

Answer 7

a secret political clique or faction

Question 8

Literati

Answer 8

well-educated people who are interested in literature

Question 9

Hoi-polloi

Answer 9

the masses; the common people (derogatory)

Question 10

Dulcet

Answer 10

(especially of sound) sweet and soothing

Question 11

Facile

Answer 11

1) (especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial, oversimplified
2) (especially of success in sports) easily achieved; effortless

Question 12

Baneful

Answer 12

harmful or destructive

Question 13

Poultices

Answer 13

a soft usually heated and sometimes medicated mass spread on cloth and applied to sores or other lesions

Question 14

Mores

Answer 14

the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community

Question 15

Simpatico

Answer 15

(of a person) likable and easy to get along with; having shared attributes or interests, compatible

Question 16

Effusive

Answer 16

expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained heartfelt manner

Question 17

Torpid

Answer 17

mentally or physically inactive; lethargic

Question 18

Paean

Answer 18

a thing that expresses enthusiastic praise

Question 19

Polemic

Answer 19

a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something

Question 20

Hale

Answer 20

(of a person, especially an elderly one) strong and healthy

Question 21

Lissome

Answer 21

(of a person or their body) thin, supple, and graceful; lithe

Question 22

Melange

Answer 22

a mixture often of incongruous elements

Question 23

Vestigial

Answer 23

forming a very small remnant of something that was once much larger or noticeable; residual

Question 24

Verdant

Answer 24

1) (of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation
2) unripe in experience or judgement; green (deficient in training, knowledge, or experience)

Question 25

Motley

Answer 25

incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate; miscellaneous

Question 26

Garland

Answer 26

a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as a decoration

Question 27

Obloquies

Answer 27

1) defamatory or censorious statements, especially when directed against one person
2) disgrace brought about by public abuse

Question 28

Pulchritude

Answer 28

beauty

Question 29

Dissipation

Answer 29

1) dissipated living; debauchery

2) the squandering of money, energy, or resources

Question 30

Parlous

Answer 30

full of danger or uncertainty; precarious

Question 31

Semiotic

Answer 31

relating to signs and symbols

Question 32

Putative

Answer 32

generally considered or reputed to be; supposed, assumed

Question 33

Subterfuge

Answer 33

deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal; trickery

Question 34

Fetid

Answer 34

smelling extremely unpleasant

Question 35

Wizened

Answer 35

shriveled or wrinkled with age

Question 36

Labile

Answer 36

1) liable to change, easily altered
2) of or characterized by emotions that are easily aroused or freely expressed, and that tend to alter quickly and spontaneously; emotionally unstable