Vocab 12

Question 1

Caricature

Answer 1

(n.) A picture or representation in which natural characteristics are exaggerated or distorted; (v.) To make a distorted representation of someone or something

Question 2

Clangor

Answer 2

A loud, clamorous noise or clang

Question 3

Contiguous

Answer 3

Touching, in contact, side-by-side

Question 4

Cupidity

Answer 4

An eager or excessive desire to possess; Greed

Question 5

Deleterious

Answer 5

Harmful and injurious

Question 6

Enhance

Answer 6

To magnify or increase the degree or value of

Question 7

Enthrall

Answer 7

To charm or captivate

Question 8

Extenuate

Answer 8

To diminish or lessen the seriousness of an offense

Question 9

Exude

Answer 9

To emit or send out; To ooze forth

Question 10

Implicit

Answer 10

Implied, rather than openly state

Question 11

Incisive

Answer 11

Penetrating, sharp or piercing, as in a suggestion

Question 12

Ostentatious

Answer 12

Showy and intended to impress others

Question 13

Paragon

Answer 13

A representation of excellence and perfection

Question 14

Paraphrase

Answer 14

A restatement of a text or passage for clarity; (v.) To restate or reword for clarity

Question 15

Politic

Answer 15

Prudent and shrewd in practical ways

Question 16

Preeminent

Answer 16

Superior to or notable, outstanding

Question 17

Prosaic

Answer 17

Commonplace and dull, lacking imagination

Question 18

Redundant

Answer 18

Exceeding more than is necessary; Repetitive

Question 19

Sanctimonious

Answer 19

Making a hypocritical show of religious virtue or righteousness

Question 20

Scintillating

Answer 20

Brilliant and sparkling, in terms of personality

Question 21

Winsome

Answer 21

Charming and attractive in a simple, childlike way

Question 22

Absolve

Answer 22

To free from blame, guilt or consequences