Misc from the Sentence Equivalence

Question 1

inimical (adj)

Answer 1

tending to obstruct or harm

Question 2

didactic (adj)

Answer 2

intended to teach, esp having a moral intention as an ulterior motive

Question 3

cabalistic (adj)

Answer 3

relating to or associated with mystical interpretation or esoteric doctrine

Question 4

titanic (adj)

Answer 4

of exceptional strength, size, or power

Question 5

florid (adj)

Answer 5

1. having a red or flushed complexion

2. elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated

Question 6

abase (v)

Answer 6

reduce in prestige, humiliate

Question 7

gainsay (v)

Answer 7

deny or contradict (a fact or statement)

speak against or oppose (someone)

Question 8

undergird (v)

Answer 8

secure or fasten from the underside

provide support or a firm basis for

Question 9

chauvinist (n and adj)

Answer 9

n: a person displaying aggressive or exaggerated patriotism
adj: showing or relating to excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support to a group or cause

Question 10

vitriol (n)

Answer 10

cruel and bitter criticism

Question 11

renege (v)

Answer 11

go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract

renounce or abandon

Question 12

aberrant (adj)

Answer 12

departing from an accepted standard

Question 13

churlish (adj)

Answer 13

rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

Question 14

gravitas (n)

Answer 14

dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner

Question 15

vindicate (v)

Answer 15

clear someone of blame or suspicion

Question 16

indigent (adj)

Answer 16

poor, needy

Question 17

nascent (adj)

Answer 17

just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential

Question 18

insidious (adj)

Answer 18

proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
treacherous, crafty

Question 19

consummate (v and adj)

Answer 19

v: sexytimes after marriage, making the marriage complete
adj: showing a high degree of skill and flair; complete or perfect

Question 20

declaim (v)

Answer 20

utter or deliver words or a speech in a rhetorical or impassioned way, as if to an audience

Question 21

adduce (v)

Answer 21

cite as evidence

Question 22

sagacious (adj)

Answer 22

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd

Question 23

felicity (n)

Answer 23

1. intense happiness

2. the ability to find appropriate expression for one’s thoughts

Question 24

minatory (adj)

Answer 24

expressing or conveying a threat

Question 25

forbearance (n)

Answer 25

patient self-control; restraint and tolerance

Question 26

gentility (n)

Answer 26

social superiority as demonstrated by genteel manners, behavior, or appearances

Question 27

fiat (n)

Answer 27

a formal authorization or proposition; a decree

Question 28

tenacity (n)

Answer 28

the quality of being able to grip something firmly: being very determined, persistence

Question 29

bespeak (v)

Answer 29

1. (of an appearance or action) suggest, be evidence of | 2. order or reserve something in advance

Question 30

vilify (v)

Answer 30

speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner

Question 31

malign (adj and v)

Answer 31

adj: evil in nature or effect, malevolent v: speak about someone in a spitefully critical manner

Question 32

upbraid (v)

Answer 32

to find fault with someone, scold

Question 33

sanction (n and v)

Answer 33

n: 1. a threatened penalty for disobeying a law 2. official permission or approval for an action v: 1. give official permission or approval for an action 2. impose a sanction or penalty on

Question 34

morass (n)

Answer 34

a complicated or confused situation

Question 35

synoptic (adj)

Answer 35

of or forming a general summary or synopsis

Question 36

nominal (adj)

Answer 36

1. (of a role or status) existing in name only | 2. (of a price or amount of money) very small, far below the real value or cost

Question 37

venial (adj)

Answer 37

(of a fault or offense) slight and pardonable | syn = forgivable, excusable

Question 38

specious (adj)

Answer 38

superficially plausible, but actually wrong | misleading in appearance

Question 39

axiomatic (adj)

Answer 39

self-evident or unquestionable

Question 40

prolixity (n)

Answer 40

extended to a great, unnecessary, or tedious length; long and wordy syn = verbosity

Question 41

impute (n)

Answer 41

represent (something, esp undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attributed

Question 42

grouse (v)

Answer 42

to complain pettily; grumble

Question 43

fracas (n)

Answer 43

a noisy disturbance or quarrel

Question 44

multifarious (adj)

Answer 44

many and of various types