VOCA 83 - 123

Question 1

Facetious (adj)

Answer 1

Definition:
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor

Synonyms:
Irreverent, frivolous, joking

Question 2

Faction (n)

Answer 2

Definition:
A small organized group within a larger group

Synonyms:
Clique, section, division

Question 3

Fallacious (adj)

Answer 3

Definition:
Misleading, untrue

Synonyms:
Deceptive, erroneous, inaccurate

Question 4

Fame (n)

Answer 4

Definition:
A state of being known by many people

Synonyms:
Renown, popularity, acclaim

Question 5

Fate (n)

Answer 5

Definition:
Predetermined events beyond a persons control

Synonyms:
Destiny, providence

Question 6

Feign (v)

Answer 6

Definition:
To present a false appearance of

Synonyms:
Fake, bluff, pretend

Question 7

Feisty (adj)

Answer 7

Definition:
High spirited, full of nervous energy

Synonyms:
Fiery, scrappy, spunky, belligerent

Question 8

Fervor (n)

Answer 8

Definition:
Intense and passionate feeling

Synonyms:
Passion, vehemence, excitement

Question 9

Flagrant (adj)

Answer 9

Definition:
Very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad

Synonyms:
Blatant, glaring, obvious, egregious

Question 10

Flaunt (v)

Answer 10

Definition:
Display or provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance

Synonyms:
Show off

Question 11

Fortuitous (adj)

Answer 11

Definition:
Happening by chance

Synonyms:
Random, unpredictable, lucky

Question 12

Frivolously (adv)

Answer 12

Definition:
Not worth noting, not serious

Synonyms:
Insignificant, trivial, silly

Question 13

Frolic (n/adj/v)

Answer 13

Definition:
Playful action or movement, merry or cheerful

Synonyms:
Frisk, cavort, scamper

Question 14

Gaudy (adj)

Answer 14

Definition:
Excessivelt showy

Synonyms:
Flamboyant, tawdry, garnish

Question 15

Gawk (v)

Answer 15

Definition:
To look long and hard in wonder or surprise; stare openly

Synonyms:
Stare, leer, gaze

Question 16

Glean (v)

Answer 16

Definition:
To gather often in pieces

Synonyms:
Extract, reap, amass, accumulate

Question 17

Gracious (Adj)

Answer 17

Definition:
Kind and courteous

Synonyms:
Polite, civil, mannerly

Question 18

Green (adj)

Answer 18

Definition:
Covered with grass, trees, or other plants. Make less harmful to an environment

Synonyms:
Verdant, grassy, leafy, pastoral

Question 19

Habitat (n)

Answer 19

Definition:
The residence where an animal or plant lives

Synonyms:
Environment, ecosystem, biosphere

Question 20

Guile (n)

Answer 20

Definition:
Deceptiveness, deceit

Synonyms:
Cunning, craftiness, slyness

Question 21

Gullible (adj)

Answer 21

Definition:
Easily deceived

Synonyms:
Naïve, trusting, unsuspecting

Question 22

Halt

Answer 22

Definition:
To bring to an abrupt stop

Synonyms:
Halt, standstill, stop

Question 23

Harass (v)

Answer 23

Definition:
To annoy endlessly

Synonyms:
Bother, torment, irritate, aggravate

Question 24

Hectic (adj)

Answer 24

Definition:
Very busy with an activity

Synonyms:
chaotic, frenzied, manic

Question 25

Hiatius (n)

Answer 25

Definition: An interruption, break, or pause Synonyms: Pause, break

Question 26

Hindrance (n)

Answer 26

Definition: A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction Synonyms: Impediment, obstacle, barrier

Question 27

Horrendous (adj)

Answer 27

Definition: Extremely bad or unpleasant Synonyms: Dreadful, horrific, appalling, gruesome

Question 28

Humble (adj)

Answer 28

Definition: Not pretentious Synonyms: Modest, unassuming, demur

Question 29

Hypocrisy (n)

Answer 29

Definition: Pretending to have virtues, principles or beliefs that one does not have Synonyms: Sanctimony, pietism

Question 30

Illusion (n)

Answer 30

Definition: Anything that seems to be something that it is not Synonyms: Trick, deception, falsehood

Question 31

Impale (v)

Answer 31

Definition: To pierce with something pointed Synonyms: Pierce, skewer, spear

Question 32

Impecunious (adj)

Answer 32

Definition: Lacking money or material procession’s Synonyms: Poor, penniless, improvised

Question 33

Impetuous (adj)

Answer 33

Definition: Done quickly and without thought, controlled by emotion Synonyms: Impulsive, Imprudent, reckless, brazen

Question 34

Impromptu (adj)

Answer 34

Definition: Done without being planned or organized Synonyms: Spontaneous, unplanned

Answer 35

Definition: Synonyms:

Question 36

Incisive (adj)

Answer 36

Definition: Decisive, intelligently analytical Synonyms: Concise, penetrating, piercing

Question 37

Induce (v)

Answer 37

Definition: To bring about Synonyms: Cause, produce, generate

Question 38

Infer (v)

Answer 38

Definition: To come to a conclusion based on reasoning rather than direct evidence Synonyms: Deduce, conclude, hypothesize

Question 39

Inferior (adj)

Answer 39

Definition: Less than, below, lower in rank or importance Synonyms: Lesser, secondary, junior, minor, subordinate

Question 40

Infiltrate (v)

Answer 40

Definition: To sneak in a gradual, secret, or clever way Synonyms: To sneak, insinuate, penetrate, invade

Question 41

Instinct (n)

Answer 41

Definition: An innate pattern or behavior in animals in response to a stimuli Synonyms: Natural tendency, inclination, ability, skill