Vocab 1

Question 1

Allocation

Answer 1

the act of allocating or distributing something

Question 2

Ascetic

Answer 2

characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons

Question 3

Beguile

Answer 3

charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way

Question 4

Crass

Answer 4

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

Question 5

Defray

Answer 5

provide money to pay (a cost or expense)

Question 6

Dint

Answer 6

an impression or hollow in a surface

Question 7

Enjoin

Answer 7

instruct or urge (someone) to do something

Question 8

Envoy

Answer 8

a messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission
Interloper-a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong

Question 9

Vicarious

Answer 9

experience in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person
Admonish-warn or reprimand someone firmly

Question 10

Akimbo

Answer 10

(of other limbs) flung out widely or haphazardly

Question 11

Lassitude

Answer 11

a state of physical or mental weariness; a lack of energy

Question 12

Licentious

Answer 12

Promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters

Question 13

Muse

Answer 13

noun) A person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist. (verb) Be absorbed in thought.

Question 14

Pecuniary

Answer 14

relating to or consisting of money

Question 15

Plight

Answer 15

A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation

Question 16

Presumptuous

Answer 16

(of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate

Question 17

Subversive

Answer 17

Seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution.

Question 18

Vacuous

Answer 18

having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless