Vocab #13

Question 1

ambivalent

Answer 1

(adj.) experiencing opposing feelings; uncertain

Question 2

analogous

Answer 2

(adj.) comparable, corresponding in some particular way

Question 3

emissary

Answer 3

(n.) a person sent on a mission, esp. to represent another

Question 4

felicity

Answer 4

n. happiness; skillfulness, especially at expressing things; adeptness

Question 5

incendiary

Answer 5

1. (n.) a person, action, or comment which agitates 2. (adj.) inflammatory, causing combustion

Question 6

magnanimous

Answer 6

(adj.) generous in forgiving, above small meanness

Question 7

morose

Answer 7

(adj) having a gloomy or sullen manner; not friendly or sociable

Question 8

repartee

Answer 8

n. a quick witty reply; a series of such replies

Question 9

ubiquitous

Answer 9

(adj.) existing everywhere, widespread

Question 10

venerable

Answer 10

(adj.) deserving of respect because of age or achievement