Vocab 22

Question 1

weltschmerz

Answer 1

noun
Mental depression or apathy caused by comparison of the actual condition of the world to an ideal condition

Question 2

acquiesce

Answer 2

verb
to accept, comply, or submit passively (usually used with “to”)

Question 3

amenable

Answer 3

adjective
agreeable or willing (usually used with “to”)

Question 4

antithesis

Answer 4

the direct opposite

Question 5

beleaguer

Answer 5

verb
to surround, besiege, or beset(attack) with troubles

Question 6

coterie

Answer 6

noun
a group of people who associate closely; an exclusive group or clique

Question 7

ephemeral

Answer 7

adjective
lasting a very short time; short-lived

Question 8

ethereal

Answer 8

adjective
extremely delicate or refined; suggesting the heavens or heaven

Question 9

fastidious

Answer 9

adjective
excessively particular or demanding; characterized by excessive care or delicacy

Question 10

iffy

Answer 10

adjective
full of uncertainty; questionable

Question 11

insidious

Answer 11

adjective
proceeding in an inconspicuous or seemingly harmless way but actually with grave effect

Question 12

incongruous

Answer 12

adjective
consisting of elements that are not harmonious

Question 13

inveterate

Answer 13

adjective
settled in a longtime habit or belief

Question 14

magnanimous

Answer 14

adjective
showing nobility and great generosity

Question 15

mar

Answer 15

verb
to spoil to a certain extent; render less perfect, attractive, or useful

Question 16

modicum

Answer 16

noun
a moderate or small amount

Question 17

mollify

Answer 17

verb
to soothe or pacify someone

Question 18

preternatural

Answer 18

adjective
out of the ordinary course of nature; exceptional or abnormal

Question 19

unabashed

Answer 19

adjective
not ashamed or apologetic; boldly certain of oneself

Question 20

solipsism

Answer 20

noun
extreme preoccupation with and indulgence of one’s interests and ideas; extreme self-absorption