Scholarship Vocab Lesson 7

Question 1

Accelerate

Answer 1

Definition: Add to speed of
Synonym: Hasten,quicken
Antonym: Slow

Question 2

Aftermath

Answer 2

Definition: That which follows or results Synonym: Consequence, result
Antonym: Beginning, cause

Question 3

Amicable

Answer 3

Definition: Characterized by goodwill;
Synonym: Friendly,peaceful
Antonym: Mean,unfriendly

Question 4

Arduous

Answer 4

Definition: Involving great hardship or exertion
Synonym: Difficult, laborious Antonym:Easy,unchallenging

Question 5

Exemplary

Answer 5

Definition: Worthy of imitation;
Synonym: Blameless, commendable
Antonym: Poor, mediocre

Question 6

Flout

Answer 6

Definition: Treat with contempt
Synonym: Mock, scorn, insult
Antonym: Behave, settle

Question 7

Foible

Answer 7

Definition: Minor flaw in character or behavior; Synonym: Fault, shortcoming
Antonym: Merit, virtue

Question 8

Generate

Answer 8

Definition: Bring into existence
Synonym: Create, beget, produce
Antonym: Destroy

Question 9

Indefatigable

Answer 9

Definition: Incapable of being fatigued
Synonym: Untiring, tireless
Antonym: Stressful, exhausted

Question 10

Inkling

Answer 10

Definition: Slight indication or suggestion
Synonym: Hint, clue
Antonym: Hide, confuse

Question 11

Malady

Answer 11

Definition: Unwholesome condition
Synonym: Sickness, illness
Antonym: Healthy, nourished

Question 12

Notion

Answer 12

Definition: general or vague idea
Synonym: Impression, conception
Antonym: Imperception , misunderstanding

Question 13

Novel

Answer 13

Definition: original or striking
Synonym: New, strange
Antonym: Dull, drab

Question 14

Option

Answer 14

Definition: Something that may or is chosen
Synonym: Choice, Alternative
Antonym: No, One

Question 15

Persevere

Answer 15

Definition: Maintain a course of action inspire difficulties
Synonym: Persist, continue
Antonym: Stop, fail

Question 16

Protact

Answer 16

Definition: Lengthen in duration
Synonym: Prolong, extend
Antonym: Curtail, shorten

Question 17

Rural

Answer 17

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of the country
Synonym: rustic, pastoral
Antonym: City, High-class

Question 18

Supplant

Answer 18

Definition: Take the place of or serve as
Synonym: Replace,Supersede
Antonym: Continue, finish

Question 19

Vendor

Answer 19

Definition: Person or agency that sells
Synonym: Seller, retailer
Antonym: Buyer, purchaser

Question 20

Withhold

Answer 20

Definition: Holdback or refrain from giving or granting
Synonym: Retain, keep,deny
Antonym: Grant, Give-in