Upper Level Day 54

Question 1

Debauchery

Answer 1

Noun
Definition: excessive indulgence
Synonym: revelry, binge
Antonym:
Sentence: Exposed for his debauchery while on the job, the man was fired.

Question 2

Derogate

Answer 2

Verb
Definition: take away a part in order to impair
Synonym: detract, disparage
Antonym: complete, complement
Sentence: The hurtful gossip was used to derogate outsiders.

Question 3

Bondage

Answer 3

Noun
Definition: lack of freedom
Synonym: slavery, servitude
Antonym: freedom, independence
Sentence: Finally free from bondage, he set out to start a new life.

Question 4

Plangent

Answer 4

Adjective
Definition: making the noise of waves breaking on the shore
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The plangent sounds of the ocean soothed the child to sleep.

Question 5

Emblematic

Answer 5

Adjective
Definition: used as an emblem
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: A dove is often emblematic of peace.

Question 6

Indite

Answer 6

Verb
Definition: put in words or writing
Synonym: compose, write
Antonym:
Sentence: The author indited his new idea for a story.

Question 7

Rosaceous

Answer 7

Adjective
Definition: belonging to the rose family
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: He found out the mysterious plants in his front yard were rosaceous.

Question 8

Conferee

Answer 8

Noun
Definition: someone who participates in a conference
Synonym: colleague, comrade
Antonym:
Sentence: The conferees were given a stipend for the time they spent in
meetings.

Question 9

Incipience

Answer 9

Noun
Definition: the very beginning
Synonym: origin, outset
Antonym: completion, conclusion
Sentence: The incipience of the novel explained the background of the characters.

Question 10

Pluralize

Answer 10

Verb
Definition: to make more than one lift
Synonym: multiply, add
Antonym: reduce, lessen
Sentence: More people showed up to the cookout than expected, so he had to pluralize the number of hamburgers.

Question 11

Stenographer

Answer 11

Noun
Definition: person who takes dictation in shorthand and transcribes it
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The court had a stenographer who took notes of every court
case.

Question 12

Gastric

Answer 12

Adjective
Definition: of or near the stomach
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: He had to see a doctor who specialized in gastric problems.

Question 13

Espial

Answer 13

Noun
Definition: act of spying
Synonym: observation
Antonym:
Sentence: My espial of him revealed that he was engaged in illegal activities.

Question 14

Masticatory

Answer 14

Adjective
Definition: having to do with or used in chewing
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: Teeth are masticatory.

Question 15

Stricture

Answer 15

Noun
Definition: an unfavorable criticism
Synonym: criticism, blame
Antonym:
Sentence: He received some harsh stricture from his boss about his performance.

Question 16

Exodus

Answer 16

Noun
Definition: a going out
Synonym: departure, evacuation
Antonym:
Sentence: When the movie ended, there was a mass exodus of people to
the parking lot.

Question 17

Austere

Answer 17

Adjective
Definition: simple or plain, not fancy
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: He was a very simple man, and his home was quite austere.

Question 18

Inclemency

Answer 18

Noun
Definition: lacking kindness or mercy
Synonym: austerity, coldness
Antonym: kindness, gentility
Sentence: The inclemency of his boss was made apparent when he wasn’t given the day off that he requested.

Question 19

Tabernacle

Answer 19

Noun
Definition: a house of worship
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The people in the town congregated at the tabernacle on Sunday.

Question 20

Vapidity

Answer 20

Noun
Definition: lacking sharpness, flavor, or spirit
Synonym: drabness, dullness
Antonym:
Sentence: Over the years, the girl acquired an unappealing vapidity.

Question 21

Fusillade

Answer 21

Noun
Definition: rapid and continuous discharge of firearms
Synonym: barrage
Antonym:
Sentence: The fusillade took the enemy by surprise.

Question 22

Panoply

Answer 22

Noun
Definition: a splendid array
Synonym: display, exhibition
Antonym:
Sentence: The gem created a panoply of colors when the light hit it.

Question 23

Extricable

Answer 23

Adjective
Definition: that can be set free from entanglements or difficulties
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: She found herself in a situation from which she was not extricable.

Question 24

Sycophant

Answer 24

Definition: a self-serving flatterer
Synonym: lackey, minion
Antonym:
Sentence: The wealthy businessman was annoyed by all the sycophants in his office.

Question 25

Microcosm

Answer 25

Noun
Definition: a universe or world in miniature
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The university was a microcosm of the country as a whole.

Question 26

Presage

Answer 26

Noun
Definition: a sign felt as a warning
Synonym: omen, prediction
Antonym:
Sentence: He felt the flat tire on his car was a presage that he should not go on the trip.

Question 27

Proviso

Answer 27

Noun
Definition: clause or article in a contract, agreement, etc.
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: There was a proviso in the contract that stated it could be terminated at any time.

Question 28

Ambiguity

Answer 28

Noun
Definition: something that can be interpreted more than one way
Synonym: doubt, uncertainty
Antonym: certainty
Sentence: Because of the ambiguity about the assignment, the teacher has to clarify it.

Question 29

Quintessential

Answer 29

Adjective
Definition: the purest form of something
Synonym: typical, ultimate
Antonym:
Sentence: The Great Gatsby is considered by many to be the quintessential American novel.

Question 30

Peradventure

Answer 30

Noun
Definition: maybe
Synonym: chance, possibly
Antonym: definitely, certainly
Sentence: If, peradventure, you feel like going to the store, please buy milk.