Vocab 14

Question 1

Pine ( verb )

Answer 1

To yearn intensely; to lose vigor

Question 2

Pirate ( verb )

Answer 2

To illegally use or reproduce

Question 3

Pith ( noun )

Answer 3

The essential or central part

Question 4

Pithy ( adj )

Answer 4

Precise and brief

Question 5

Placate (verb, )

Answer 5

To appease; to calm by making concessions

Question 6

Platitude(noun)

Answer 6

a superficial remark, especially one offered as meaningful

Question 7

Plummet ( verb )

Answer 7

To plunge or drop straight down

Question 8

Polemical (adj)

Answer 8

Controversial; argumentative

Question 9

Prodigal ( adj)

Answer 9

Recklessly wasteful; extravagant; profuse; lavish

Question 10

Profuse ( adj )

Answer 10

Given or coming forth abundantly; extravagant

Question 11

Proliferate(verb)

Answer 11

To grow or increase swiftly and abundantly

Question 12

Queries(noun)

Answer 12

Questions;inquiries;doubts in mind;reservations

Question 13

Querulous (adj)

Answer 13

Prone to complaining or grumbling;peevish

Question 14

Rancorous (adj)

Answer 14

Charecterized by bitter, long-lasting resentment (noun-rancor)

Question 15

Recalcitrant(adj)

Answer 15

Obstinately defiant of authority;difficult to manage