Vocab 2.3

Question 1

panegyric

Answer 1

a public speech or published text in praise or favor of someone/thing

Question 2

dogmatism

Answer 2

arrogant assertion of opinion as truth

Question 3

irksome

Answer 3

annoying, irritating, exasperating

Question 4

irrevocably

Answer 4

in a way that can never be reversed; permanently

Question 5

abhor

Answer 5

utterly detest, loathe

Question 6

benevolence

Answer 6

desire to do good to others; charitableness

Question 7

allure

Answer 7

to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable

Question 8

innumerable

Answer 8

incapable of being counted

Question 9

genial

Answer 9

warmly and pleasantly cheerful; cordial

Question 10

imbue

Answer 10

to inspire with feelings, opinions, etc.

Question 11

odious

Answer 11

deserving or causing hatred

Question 12

despondency

Answer 12

depression of spirits by loss of courage or hope

Question 13

consternation

Answer 13

sudden, alarming amazement/dread resulting in utter confusion/dismay

Question 14

tumult

Answer 14

violent, noisy commotion; highly distressing agitation of the mind

Question 15

wantonly

Answer 15

willfully and thoughtlessly

Question 16

desolation

Answer 16

deprivation of companionship; extreme loneliness

Question 17

tranquility

Answer 17

calmness, peacefulness, serenity

Question 18

indolence

Answer 18

avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness

Question 19

picturesque

Answer 19

visually charming or quaint

Question 20

indelibly

Answer 20

in a way that cannot be removed or forgotten