Vocab 2

Question 1

Apparition

Answer 1

(N) a ghost or ghostlike image of a person or the appearance of something remarkable or unexpected, typically an image of this type.

Question 2

Degenerate

Answer 2

(N) the state or process of being or becoming degenerate; decline or deterioration

Question 3

Digress

Answer 3

(V) leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing

Question 4

Dogma

Answer 4

(N) a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true

Question 5

Epitaph

Answer 5

(N) a phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone

Question 6

Fallow

Answer 6

(ADJ) [of farmland] plowed and harrowed but left unsown for a period in order to restore its fertility as part of a crop rotation or to avoid surplus production

Question 7

Fortuitous:

Answer 7

(ADJ) happening by accident or chance rather than design

Question 8

Fortuitous:

Answer 8

(ADJ) happening by accident or chance rather than design

Question 9

Imperial:

Answer 9

relating to an empire

Question 10

Insidious

Answer 10

(ADJ) proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

Question 11

Malingers:

Answer 11

(V) exaggerate or feign illness in order to escape duty or work

Question 12

Meticulous:

Answer 12

(ADJ) showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

Question 13

Mundane:

Answer 13

(ADJ) lacking interest or excitement; dull

Question 14

Obtuse:

Answer 14

(ADJ) annoying insensitive or slow to understand

Question 15

Poignant

Answer 15

(ADJ) evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

Question 16

Preposterous

Answer 16

(ADJ) contrary to reason or common sense, utterly absurd or ridiculous

Question 17

Pugilistic:

Answer 17

(ADJ) relating to or involving fighting with the fists, especially professional boxing

Question 18

Repose:

Answer 18

(N) a state of rest, sleep, or tranquillity

Question 19

Sinuous:

Answer 19

(ADJ) serpentine or wavy form

Question 20

Somnolent:

Answer 20

(ADJ) causing or suggestiveness of drowsiness

Question 21

Voluminous:

Answer 21

(ADJ) [of clothing or drapery] loose and ample