MC Vocab List 2A

Question 1

SEQUENT

Answer 1

Following in a sequence or as a logical conclusion.

Question 2

TRANSFIX

Answer 2

Pierce with a sharp implement or weapon.

Question 3

DELVE

Answer 3

Reach inside a receptacle and search for something.

Question 4

SCYTHE

Answer 4

Tool used for cutting crops, with a curved blade at the end of a pole.

Question 5

ASSERTION

Answer 5

Confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.

Question 6

DEVOID

Answer 6

Entirely lacking or free from.

Question 7

CONCEIT

Answer 7

Fanciful expression in writing or speech; an elaborate metaphor.

Question 8

INEXORABLE

Answer 8

Impossible to stop or prevent.

Question 9

THAWART

Answer 9

Prevent from accomplishing something.

Question 10

OCTAVE

Answer 10

Stanza of eight lines.

Question 11

SESTET

Answer 11

Stanza of six lines.

Question 12

COUPLET

Answer 12

Two lines of verse.

Question 13

QUATRAIN

Answer 13

Stanza of four lines.

Question 14

BALLAD

Answer 14

Poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas.

Question 15

PROFUNDITY

Answer 15

Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.

Question 16

PATERNAL

Answer 16

Related through the father.

Question 17

AVER

Answer 17

Allege as a fact in the support of a plea.

Question 18

LAUREL

Answer 18

Bestow an award or praise in recognition of an achievement.

Question 19

HOMAGE

Answer 19

Special honor or respect shown publicly.

Question 20

ERUDITE

Answer 20

Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

Question 21

MALEVOLENT

Answer 21

Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Question 22

PROCLIVITY

Answer 22

Tendency to choose or do something regularly.

Question 23

RETICENT

Answer 23

Not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily.

Question 24

DIGRESSION

Answer 24

Temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

Question 25

REPUDIATION

Answer 25

Rejection of a proposal or idea.

Question 26

CENSURE

Answer 26

Expression of formal disapproval.