Set 1

Question 1

equivocal

Answer 1

adj: not easily understood or explained

Question 2

precipitate

Answer 2

v: to cause something to happen quickly or suddenly

Question 3

erudite

Answer 3

adj: having or showing great knowledge

Question 4

prodigal

Answer 4

adj: wastefully extravagant

Question 5

placate

Answer 5

v: to make (someone) less angry or hostile

Question 6

audacious

Answer 6

adj: (1) a willingness to take bold risks (2) showing a lack of respect

Question 7

desiccate

Answer 7

v: remove the moisture from (something)

Question 8

pedant

Answer 8

n: a person who makes an excessive display of learning

Question 9

adulterate

Answer 9

v: to make (something) impure or weaker by adding something of inferior quality

Question 10

capricious

Answer 10

adj: given to sudden changes in mood or behavior

Question 11

loquacious

Answer 11

adj: tending to talk a great deal

Question 12

laconic

Answer 12

adj: using few words

Question 13

mitigate

Answer 13

v: make less severe, serious, or painful

Question 14

propriety

Answer 14

n: the state or quality of being correct or proper

Question 15

enervate

Answer 15

v: cause (someone or something) to feel drained of energy; to weaken

Question 16

ingenuous

Answer 16

adj: innocent and unsuspecting

Question 17

venerate

Answer 17

v: regard with great respect

Question 18

antipathy

Answer 18

n: a strong feeling of dislike

Question 19

obdurate

Answer 19

adj: stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion

Question 20

garrulous

Answer 20

adj: excessively talkative

Question 21

ostentation

Answer 21

n: excessive display of wealth

Question 22

prevaricate

Answer 22

v: avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question