Mid Level Day 33

Question 1

Diction

Answer 1

Noun
Definition: expressing ideas through words
Synonym: articulation, speech
Antonym:
Sentence: The author’s style of diction was sophisticated and concise.

Question 2

Disregard

Answer 2

Verb
Definition: pay no attention to
Synonym: ignore
Antonym: interest, regard
Sentence: The little girl generally disregarded her brother’s presence.

Question 3

Perchance

Answer 3

Adverb
Definition: perhaps
Synonym: maybe
Antonym: definitely, certainly
Sentence: He thought that, perchance, he would go to the concert

Question 4

Refinement

Answer 4

Noun
Definition: an improvement
Synonym: cultivation, cleansing
Antonym:
Sentence: She needed to make some refinements to her table manners.

Question 5

Idol

Answer 5

Noun
Definition: image or other object worshiped as god
Synonym: deity, icon
Antonym:
Sentence: Certain statues in the religion were regarded as idols.

Question 6

Alluring

Answer 6

Adjective
Definition: strong attraction
Synonym: tempting, captivating
Antonym: repulsive, distasteful
Sentence: He decided to ask her out on a date, because he found the stranger so alluring.

Question 7

Instrumental

Answer 7

Adjective
Definition: acting or serving as a means
Synonym: useful, helpful
Antonym: unhelpful, useless
Sentence: His advice was instrumental to her decision.

Question 8

Prospective

Answer 8

Adjective
Definition: something that is looked forward to as likely or promised
Synonym: possibility, probability
Antonym:
Sentence: He looked in the want ads for prospective jobs.

Question 9

Devolution

Answer 9

Noun
Definition: a transfer a duty to another
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence:The task of watching the child was a devolution given to her elder sibling.

Question 10

Boastful

Answer 10

Adjective
Definition: speaking too well about oneself
Synonym: pompous, pretentious
Antonym: humble, modest
Sentence: His boastful nature was offensive to some people.

Question 11

Mangle

Answer 11

Verb
Definition: to cut or tear
Synonym: disfigure, maul
Antonym: beautify, repair
Sentence: The car was mangled in the wreck.

Question 12

Decennial

Answer 12

Noun
Definition: having to do with a period of ten years
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The business celebrated its decennial last month.

Question 13

Bungalow

Answer 13

Noun
Definition: a small house, usually one story
Synonym: cottage, cabin
Antonym: mansion, estate
Sentence: He rented a quaint bungalow for vacation.

Question 14

Matinee

Answer 14

Noun
Definition: performance or show held in the early afternoon
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: They decided to go to a matinee of the movie because it was cheaper.

Question 15

Azure

Answer 15

Adjectived
Definition: the clear blue color of the sky
Synonym: blue, cerulean
Antonym:
Sentence: He looked up at the azure sky, and was struck by its beauty.

Question 16

Knurled

Answer 16

Adjective
Definition: having knots
Synonym: gnarled
Antonym:
Sentence: The bark of the tree had an interesting knurled texture.

Question 17

Wanderlust

Answer 17

Noun
Definition: a strong desire to travel
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: Overcome with wanderlust, he decided to take a road trip.

Question 18

Crone

Answer 18

Noun
Definition: a withered old woman
Synonym: beldam, hag
Antonym:
Sentence: The crone lived by herself in an old battered house.

Question 19

Sweltering

Answer 19

Adjective
Definition: extremely hot
Synonym: hot, burning
Antonym: cold, chilly
Sentence: They decided to stay inside because of the sweltering heat.

Question 20

Upholstery

Answer 20

Noun
Definition: covering for furniture
Synonym: covering, cushioning
Antonym:
Sentence: Part of his design for the room included new upholstery.

Question 21

Unceremonious

Answer 21

Adjective
Definition: informal
Synonym: abrupt, blunt
Antonym: formal, polite
Sentence: The politician gave his guest a rather unceremonious welcome

Question 22

Tryst

Answer 22

Noun
Definition: appointment to meet at a certain time and place, especially between lovers
Synonym: meeting, rendezvous
Antonym:
Sentence: His trysts with his secretary were no secret.

Question 23

Specificity

Answer 23

Noun
Definition: particular or precise
Synonym: particularity, distinction
Antonym: imprecision, vagueness
Sentence: The teacher’s specificity in her lesson plans, really helped the substitute.

Question 24

Alchemist

Answer 24

Noun
Definition: a person who studies the ancient art of turning metals into gold
Synonym: magician, sorcerer
Antonym:
Sentence: Many stories were written about the legendary alchemist.

Question 25

Insentient

Answer 25

Adjective
Definition: unable to feel
Synonym: lifeless, inanimate
Antonym:
Sentence: Rocks are insentient objects.

Question 26

Rotary

Answer 26

Adjective
Definition: circular motion
Synonym: whirling, spinning
Antonym:
Sentence: The rotary gears inside the clock seemed broken.

Question 27

Immigrate

Answer 27

Verb
Definition: come into a foreign country or region to live there
Synonym: migrate, settle Antonym:
Sentence: In order to provide a better life for his family, he immigrated to the U.S.

Question 28

Recitation

Answer 28

Noun
Definition: saying again or repeating
Synonym: narration, recounting
Antonym:
Sentence: The best way to learn vocabulary words is through recitation.

Question 29

Experiential

Answer 29

Adjective
Definition: based on experience
Synonym: factual, observational
Antonym: hypothetical, impractical
Sentence: You must gain experiential practice before becoming a doctor

Question 30

Recoil

Answer 30

Verb
Definition: to draw back
Synonym: backfire, rebound
Antonym:
Sentence: I recoiled from his violating touch.