Unit 12 Vocabulary ::::)))))))))

Question 1

Abjure

Answer 1

V. To renounce, repudiate under oath, to avoid or shun

Question 2

Acrid

Answer 2

Adj. harsh in taste or odor, sharp in manner or temper

Question 3

August

Answer 3

Adj. majestic, inspiring admiration and respect

Question 4

Callous

Answer 4

Adj. emotionally hardened, unfeeling

Question 5

Clandestine

Answer 5

Adj. secret, concealed, underhanded

Question 6

Compunction

Answer 6

N. Remorse, regret

Question 7

Conflagration

Answer 7

N. A large, destructive fire

Question 8

Elated

Answer 8

Adj. part. In high spirits, jubilant, extremely pleased

Question 9

Indelible

Answer 9

Adj. not able to be erased or removed, memorable

Question 10

Indulgent

Answer 10

Adj. yielding to the wishes or demands of others

Question 11

Inveterate

Answer 11

Adj. firmly established , long-standing, habitual

Question 12

Irrevelant

Answer 12

Adj. not to the point, not applicable or pertinent

Question 13

Nocturnal

Answer 13

Adj. of or occurring in the night, under the cover of darkness

Question 14

Platitude

Answer 14

N. A commonplace, stale or trite remark

Question 15

Quell

Answer 15

V. To subdue, put down forcibly

Question 16

Quiescent

Answer 16

Adj. inactive, at rest

Question 17

Ruminate

Answer 17

V. To meditate, think about at length

Question 18

Tacit

Answer 18

Adj. unspoken, silent, implied, inferred

Question 19

Tangible

Answer 19

Adj. capable of being touched, real, concrete

Question 20

Trenchant

Answer 20

Adj. incisive, keen, forceful, effective, cutting, caustic, distinct, clear-cut