Vocab 2

Question 1

Abjure

Answer 1

To renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid/ shun

Question 2

Acrid

Answer 2

Harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper

Irritating, bitter

Question 3

August

Answer 3

Majestic, inspiring admiration and respect

Dignified

Question 4

Callous

Answer 4

Emotionally hardened or unfeeling

Insensitive

Question 5

Clandestine

Answer 5

Secret, concealed; underhanded

Stealthy

Question 6

Compunction

Answer 6

Remorse, regret

Question 7

Conflagration

Answer 7

A large destructive fire

Wildfire

Question 8

Elated

Answer 8

In high spirits l, jubilant; extremely pleased

Question 9

Indelible

Answer 9

Not able to be erased or removed; memorable

Permanent

Question 10

Indulgent

Answer 10

Yielding to the wishes or demands of others

Tolerant

Question 11

Inveterate

Answer 11

Firmly establish, long standing; habitual

Question 12

Irrelevant

Answer 12

Not to the point, not applicable or pertinent

Question 13

Nocturnal

Answer 13

Of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness

Nighttime

Question 14

Platitude

Answer 14

A commonplace, stale, or trite remark

Cliche

Question 15

Quell

Answer 15

To subdue, put down forcibly

Suppress

Question 16

Quiescent

Answer 16

Inactive or at rest

Still motionless dormant tranquil

Question 17

Ruminate

Answer 17

To meditate, think about at length

Ponder reflect

Question 18

Tacit

Answer 18

Unspoken, silent; implied or inferred

Question 19

Tangible

Answer 19

Capable of being touched; real, concrete

Evident

Question 20

Trenchant

Answer 20

Incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting ; distinct

Cutting, penetrating