Vocab

Question 1

his·tri·on·ic

Answer 1

overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style.

exaggerated dramatic behavior designed to attract attention.

ARCHAIC
an actor.

Question 2

su·per·flu·i·ty

Answer 2

an unnecessarily or excessively large amount or number of something.

Question 3

in·struc·tive

Answer 3

useful and informative.

“it is instructive to compare the two projects”

Question 4

phe·nom·e·non

Answer 4

a fact or situation observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question

a remarkable person, thing, or event

Philosophy
the object of a person’s perception; what the senses or the mind notice.

Question 5

au·dit

Answer 5

conduct an official financial examination of (an individual’s or organization’s accounts)

conduct a systematic review of

North American
attend (a class) informally, not for academic credit.

Question 6

pre·rog·a·tive

Answer 6

a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class

the right of the sovereign, which in British law is theoretically subject to no restriction

a faculty or property distinguishing a person or class
“it’s not a female prerogative to feel insecure”

Question 7

an·ar·chy

Answer 7

a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority.

absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual, regarded as a political ideal.

Question 8

per·me·ate

Answer 8

spread throughout (something); pervade

Question 9

per·vade

Answer 9

(especially of a smell) spread through and be perceived in every part of

(of an influence, feeling, or quality) be present and apparent throughout.

Question 10

in·del·i·ble

Answer 10

(of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed.
“an indelible marker pen”

(of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed.
“an indelible marker pen”

Question 11

in·ep·ti·tude

Answer 11

lack of skill or ability

Question 12

fur·tive·ly

Answer 12

in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.

“I furtively glanced over at my father to see his reaction”

Question 13

in·dict

Answer 13

verb
North American
Formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime.

Question 14

ag·gre·ga·tion

Answer 14

a cluster of things that have come or been brought together

(on the internet) the collection of related items of content so that they can be displayed or linked to

Question 15

pleth·o·ra

Answer 15

a large or excessive amount of (something)

Medicine
an excess of a bodily fluid, particularly blood

Question 16

ma·lev·o·lent

Answer 16

having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Question 17

es·o·ter·ic

Answer 17

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

Question 18

mo·nas·tic

Answer 18

relating to monks, nuns, or others living under religious vows, or the buildings in which they live.

resembling or suggestive of monks or their way of life, especially in being austere, solitary, or celibate.

noun
a monk or other follower of a monastic rule.

Question 19

mo·not·o·ny

Answer 19

lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine

sameness of pitch or tone in a sound or utterance

Question 20

fris·son

Answer 20

noun

a sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear; a thrill

Question 21

friv·o·lous

Answer 21

not having any serious purpose or value

carefree and not serious person

Question 22

hu·bris

Answer 22

excessive pride or self-confidence

Question 23

em·phat·i·cal·ly

Answer 23

in a forceful way

without doubt; clearly, definite

used toemphasize
“I would say very emphatically that I have never uttered onedisrespectfulword.”

Question 24

mel·an·chol·y

Question 25

il·lus·tri·ous

Answer 25

well known, respected, and admired for past achievements

Question 26

bon·ho·mie

Answer 26

good-natured easy friendliness, geniality

Question 27

av·id

Answer 27

having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something

having an eager desire for