Vocab 19

Question 1

Prosaic(adj)

Answer 1

Dull; lacking in spirit or imagination

Question 2

Pungent(adj)

Answer 2

Characterised by strong, sharp smell or taste

Question 3

Quixotic (adj)

Answer 3

Foolishly impractical; marked by lofty romantic ideals

Question 4

Quotidian(adj)

Answer 4

Accuring or recurring daily; commonplace

Question 5

Rerefy(verb)

Answer 5

To make or become thin, less dense; to refine

Question 6

Recondite(adj)

Answer 6

Hidden;concealed;difficult to understand;obscure

Question 7

Refulgent(adj)

Answer 7

Radiant; shiny; brilliant

Question 8

Renege(verb)

Answer 8

To fail to honour a commitment; to go back on a promise

Question 9

Sedulous(adj)

Answer 9

Diligent; persistent; hardworking

Question 10

Shard(noun)

Answer 10

A piece of broken pottery or glass

Question 11

Soporific (adj)

Answer 11

Causing drowsiness; tending to induce sleep

Question 12

Sparse(adj)

Answer 12

Thin; not dense; arranged at widely spaced intervals

Question 13

Spendthrift (noun)

Answer 13

One who spends money wastefully

Question 14

Subtle(adj)

Answer 14

Not obvious; elusive; difficult to discern

Question 15

Tacit(adj)

Answer 15

Implied;not eplicitly stated