Vocab

Question 0

Imam

Answer 0

1. The officiating priest of a mosque.
2. The title for a Muslim religious leader or chief.
   (Noun)

Question 1

Dilapidation

Answer 1

To cause or allow, a building/car/etc. to fall into a state of disrepair, as by misuse or neglect. (Verb, used with object)

Question 2

Antiquated

Answer 2

1. Continued from, resembling, or adhering to the past; old fashioned.
2. No longer used; obsolete or obsolescent.
3. Old; aged.
   (Adjective)

Question 3

Articulate

Answer 3

1. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.
2. Capable of speech; not speechless.
   (Adjective/ Verb)

Question 4

Cynical

Answer 4

1. Distrusting or disparaging the motives of others.
2. Showing contempt for accepted standards of honesty or morality by ones actions.
3. Bitterly or sneeringly distrustful, contemptuous or pessimistic.
   (Adjective)

Question 5

Quarry

Answer 5

Any object of search, pursuit, or attack.

Noun

Question 6

Reprised

Answer 6

A repetition of; repeat.

Verb

Question 7

Fetters

Answer 7

1. A chain or shackle placed upon the feet.
2. Usually plural; anything that confines or restrains.
   (Noun)

Question 8

Crenulated

Answer 8

1. having the margin notched or scalloped so as to form rounded teeth, as a leaf.
   (Adjective)

Question 9

Heinous

Answer 9

1. Hateful; odious; abominable; totally reprehensible.

Adjective

Question 10

Smarmy

Answer 10

1. Excessively or unctuously flattering, ingratiating, servile.
   (Adjective)

Question 11

Mussed

Answer 11

1. To put into disorder; make messy; rumple

Verb, used with object

Question 12

Recrimination

Answer 12

1. To bring a countercharge against an accuser.

Verb

Question 13

Fallacy

Answer 13

1. A deceptive, misleading, or false notion, belief…

Noun

Question 14

Mollify

Answer 14

1. to soften in feeling or temper, as a person; pacify; appease.
   (Verb)

Question 15

Filibuster

Answer 15

1.
a. the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority.

b. an exceptionally long speech, as one lasting for a day or days, or a series of such speeches to accomplish this purpose.

c. a member of a legislature who makes such a speech.
(Noun)

Question 16

Impugn

Answer 16

1. To challenge as false; cast doubt upon.

Verb

Question 17

Redolent

Answer 17

1. Having a pleasant odor; fragrant.
2. Odorous or smelling
3. Suggestive; reminiscent
   (Adjective)

Question 18

Deficient

Answer 18

1. Lacking some element or characteristic; defective.
2. Insufficient; inadequate.
   (Adjective)

Question 19

Cosseted

Answer 19

1. To treat as a pet; pamper; coddle.

Question 20

Laconic

Answer 20

1. Using few words; expressing much in few words; concise.

Question 21

Mercurial

Answer 21

1. Changeable; volatile; fickle; flighty; erratic.
2. Animated; lively; sprightly; quick-witted.
   (Adjective)

Question 22

Assiduous

Answer 22

1. Constant; unremitting.

2. Constant in application or effort; working diligently at a task; persevering; industrious; attentive.

Question 23

Reticent

Answer 23

1. Disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.
2. Reluctant or restrained.
   (Adjective)

Question 24

Provident

Answer 24

1. Having or showing foresight.
2. Characterized by or proceeding from foresight.
3. Mindful in making provision.
4. Economical; frugal; thrifty.
   (Adjective)

Question 25

Litigation

Answer 25

1. to make the subject of a lawsuit; contest at law

Noun

Question 26

Causality

Answer 26

1. The relation of cause and effect.

Noun

Question 27

Quixotic

Answer 27

1. (sometimes initial capital letter) resembling or befitting Don Quixote.
2. Extravagantly chivalrous or romantic; visionary, impractical, or impracticable.
3. Impulsive and often rashly unpredictable.
   (Adjective)

Question 28

Maudlin

Answer 28

1. Tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental.
2. Foolishly or mawkishly sentimental because of drunkenness.
   (Adjective)

Question 29

Didactic

Answer 29

1. Intended for instruction; instructive.
2. Inclined to teach or lecture others too much.
3. Teaching or intending to teach a moral lesson.
   (Adjective)

Question 30

Pedantic

Answer 30

1. Ostentatious in one’s learning.
2. Overly concerned with minute details or formalisms, especially in teaching.
   (Adjective)

Question 31

Jihad

Answer 31

1. A holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims.
2. Any vigorous, emotional crusade for an idea or principle.
   (Noun)

Question 32

Baroque

Answer 32

1. Of or pertaining to a style of architecture and art originating in Italy in the early 17th century and variously prevalent in Europe and the New World for a century and a half, characterized by free and sculptural use of the classical orders and ornament.
   (Adjective)

Question 33

Avuncular

Answer 33

1. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an uncle.

Adjective

Question 34

Timorous

Answer 34

1. Full of fear; fearful.
2. Subject to fear; timid.
3. Characterized by or indicating fear.
   (Adjective)

Question 35

Belligerent

Answer 35

1. Warlike; given to waging war.

2. Of warlike character; aggressively hostile; bellicose.

Question 36

Phlegmatic

Answer 36

1 Not easily excited to action or display of emotion; apathetic; sluggish.
2. Self-possessed, calm, or composed.
(Adjective)

Question 37

Nihilistic

Answer 37

1. Of or believing in nihilism, or the total rejection of established laws and institutions.
2. Embracing anarchy, terrorism, and destruction.
   (Adjective)

Question 38

Contingent

Answer 38

1. Dependent for existence, occurrence, character, etc., on something not yet certain; conditional.
   (Adjective)

Question 39

Amenities

Answer 39

1. Any feature that provides comfort, convenience, or pleasure.
   (Noun)

Question 40

Phalanx

Answer 40

1. A group of heavily armed infantry formed in ranks and files close and deep, with shields joined and long spears overlapping (in ancient Greece).
2. Any body of troops in close array.
   (Noun)