VOCA 165 - 205

Question 1

Prestige (n)

Answer 1

Definition:
Widespread respect and admiration based on achievements

Synonyms:
Status, standing, stature

Question 2

Prioritize (v)

Answer 2

Definition:
Determine the order based on importance

Synonyms:
Rank, sort, sequence, organize, order

Question 3

Proclaim (v)

Answer 3

Definition:
Announce officially or publicly

Synonyms:
Declare, announce, pronounce

Question 4

Proverbial (adj)

Answer 4

Definition:
Widely known, famous, stereotypical

Synonyms:
Fabled, legendary, infamous

Question 5

Proximity (n)

Answer 5

Definition:
Nearness in space, time, or relationship

Synonyms:
Closeness, nearness, juxtaposition

Question 6

Prudent (adj)

Answer 6

Definition:
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future

Synonyms:
Wise, judicious, shrewd

Question 7

Punctuality (n)

Answer 7

Definition:
The state of being on time

Synonyms:
Promptness, timeliness

Question 8

Pulsate (v)

Answer 8

Definition:
To expand and contract with strong regular movements

Synonyms:
Palpitate, throb, vibrate

Question 9

Quarry (n)

Answer 9

Definition:
That which is hunted or perused

Synonyms:
Prey, hunted, target

Question 9

Quarrel (n)

Answer 9

Definition:
A verbal dispute or heated argument

Synonyms:
Argue, disagree, squabble

Question 10

Quench (v)

Answer 10

Definition:
To extinguish or satisfy

Synonyms:
Gratify, appease, slake

Question 11

Query (n/V)

Answer 11

Definition:
Asking for information

Synonyms:
Ask, request, question

Question 12

Rampart (n)

Answer 12

Definition:
A defensive structure; a protective barrier

Synonyms:
Fortification, embankment

Question 13

Rambunctious (adj)

Answer 13

Definition:
Difficult to control or handle

Synonyms:
Disorderly, Rowdy, boisterous

Question 14

Random (adj)

Answer 14

Definition:
Happen by chance

Synonyms:
Irregular, unpredictable

Question 15

Rant (v)

Answer 15

Definition:
To complain or protest strongly and persistently about

Synonyms:
Yell, seethe, tirade, rage

Question 16

Rebuke (n/V)

Answer 16

Definition:
An often public or formal expression of disapproval

Synonyms:
Reprimand, admonish, scold, criticize

Question 17

Reprimand (N/v)

Answer 17

Definition:
An often public or formal expression of disapproval

Synonyms:
Condemnation, censure, rebuke, reproach

Question 18

Resent (v)

Answer 18

Definition:
To feel or show displeasure or indignation at (a person, act, remark, etc.) from a sense of injury or insult.

Synonyms:
Dislike, begrudge, have hard feelings

Question 18

Ritualistic (adj)

Answer 18

Definition:
Relating to or done as a ceremony or rite

Synonyms:
Ceremonial, reverent, formal, sacred

Question 19

Savor (v)

Answer 19

Definition:
To appreciate or enjoy something

Synonyms:
Relish, indulge, delight

Question 20

Schism (n)

Answer 20

Definition:
A division or separation

Synonyms:
Conflict, disharmony, dissension, friction, split

Question 21

Scornful (adj)

Answer 21

Definition:
Feeling or expressing contempt or derision

Synonyms:
Contemptuous, cynical, mocking

Question 22

Screech (n/v)

Answer 22

Definition:
To utter or make a harsh, shrill cry or sound

Synonyms:
Scream, howl, shout, shriek, squeal, yell

Question 22

Seed(ed) (n/v)

Answer 22

Definition:
To schedule tournament players or teams so that superior ones will not meet in early rounds.

Synonyms:
Rank, standing, position

Question 23

Secure (adj/v)

Answer 23

Definition:
Adj: fastened, stable
V: safe, protected

Synonyms:
Solid, strong, sure
Defended, guarded, shielded

Question 24

Sever (v)

Answer 24

Definition:
To cut apart

Synonyms:
detach, disconnect, separate, split

Question 25

Sham (n)

Answer 25

Definition:
Bogus, fake

Synonyms:
Hoax, phony, fake, pretense

Question 26

Shrewd (adj)

Answer 26

Definition:
Practical cleverness and judgement

Synonyms:
Clever, smart, astute, savvy, sharp

Question 27

Shudder (v)

Answer 27

Definition:
Tremble or shake, usually in fear or revulsion

Synonyms:
Shiver, tremble, quiver

Question 28

Skepticism (n)

Answer 28

Definition:
Doubt or unbelief

Synonyms:
Apprehension, disbelief, distrust, reluctance, suspicion, uncertain

Question 29

Slant(ed) (v/n)

Answer 29

Definition:
To maliciously or dishonestly distort or falsify; slope

Synonyms:
Divert, falsify, twist, slope

Question 30

Snarl (v/n)

Answer 30

Definition:
V: to growl threateningly or viciously, especially with a raised upper lip to bare the teeth, as a dog.

N: A tangle; a complicated or confused condition or matter

Synonyms:
V: Bark, growl, mutter

N: Morass, chaos, clutter, disarray, entanglement

Question 31

Soluble (adj)

Answer 31

Definition:
Able to be resolved; describing something that can be dissolved

Synonyms:
Resolvable, answerable, solvable

Question 32

Spawn (v)

Answer 32

Definition:
To produce or generate in large numbers

Synonyms:
Breed, reproduce, generate

Question 33

Sterile (adj)

Answer 33

Definition:
Free from living germs or microorganisms; aseptic:
incapable of producing offspring;

Synonyms:
Antiseptic, barren, desolate, hygienic

Question 33

Staunch (adj)

Answer 33

Definition:
Very loyal and committed in allegiance or attitude

Synonyms:
Dedicated, determined, resolute

Question 34

Superficial (adj)

Answer 34

Definition:
Without depth or detail

Synonyms:
Cursory, frivolous, one-dimensional, surface level, trivial

Question 34

Suffice (v)

Answer 34

Definition:
To be enough

Synonyms:
Adequate, sufficient

Question 35

Suppress (v)

Answer 35

Definition:
To restrain, repress or prevent

Synonyms:
Conceal, stifle, bottle up

Question 36

Sympathetic (adj)

Answer 36

Definition:
Characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; looking upon with favor

Synonyms:
Affectionate, Caring, compassionate, interested, loving, sensitive, supportive