Vocab 226-250

Question 1

Antithesis

Answer 1

Direct contrast; opposition

Question 2

Camaraderie

Answer 2

Loyalty; warm, friendly feeling among members of a group

Question 3

Undermine

Answer 3

To weaken

Question 4

Figurative

Answer 4

Based on a figure of speech; not literal

Question 5

Exact

Answer 5

To demand and obtain by force or authority

Question 6

Terminate

Answer 6

To end

Question 7

Apex

Answer 7

The highest point

Question 8

Inclement

Answer 8

Harsh; severe (usually of weather)

Question 9

Vehement

Answer 9

Forceful; furious

Question 10

Rotund

Answer 10

Rounded in figure; plump

Question 11

Attest

Answer 11

To give evidence that something is true or genuine

Question 12

Eddy

Answer 12

A current, as of water or air, moving contrary to the direction of the main current, especially in a circular motion

Question 13

Hamper

Answer 13

To keep from moving or acting freely

Question 14

Momentous

Answer 14

Of extreme importance

Question 15

Ramification

Answer 15

A development or consequence resulting from a course of action

Question 16

Antediluvian

Answer 16

Very old; outdated

Question 17

Precarious

Answer 17

Dangerously insecure or unstable

Question 18

Jar

Answer 18

To make a harsh sound; to shake by sudden impact

Question 19

Subjugate

Answer 19

To bring under control; to conquer

Question 20

Diligent

Answer 20

Painstaking and steady

Question 21

Coalesce

Answer 21

To grow together; to merge into a single body

Question 22

Draconian

Answer 22

Extremely harsh and severe

Question 23

Burnish

Answer 23

To polish

Question 24

Vernacular

Answer 24

Informal speech; native language

Question 25

Redundant

Answer 25

Repeating unnecessarily