Vocab

Question 1

Expostulate

Answer 1

Expostulate
Verb
To disagree with something or argue against it
Synonym: oppose
Antonym: agree
Bobby was expostulating to his friends about how chocolate is amazing because his friends hated it.

Question 2

Obstinacy

Answer 2

Obstinacy
Noun
The quality or state of being obstinate: stubbornness
Synonym: reluctance
Antonym: irresolution
I was using much obstinacy as a kid when I didn’t want to eat my veggies.

Question 3

Insubordination

Answer 3

Insubordination
Noun
Defiance of authority, refusal to obey orders
Synonym: disobedience
Antonym: compliant
I was using much insubordination when I refused to give the teacher my phone

Question 4

Progenitor

Answer 4

Progenitor
Noun
A person or thing from which a person, animal, or plant is descended or originates or a person who originates an artistic, political, or intellectual movement
Synonym: predecessor or founder
Antonym: descendant or detracted
My great great great grandpa is my progenitor

Question 5

Sage

Answer 5

Sage
Adjective 
Wise through reflection and experience
Synonym: wise
Antonym: idiotic 
Bob is the sage of the family because he is the oldest and wisest of my family.

Question 6

Exhort

Answer 6

Exhort
Verb
To urge by strong, often stirring argument, admonition, advice, or apeal; to try and convince
Synonym- persuade
Antonym- discourage

Question 7

Eminence

Answer 7

Eminence
Noun
A person or object that is superior, stands out, or is well known; protruding
Synonym- superiority, distinction
Antonym- unimportance

Question 8

Inauspicious

Answer 8

Inauspicious 
Adjective 
Not showing or suggesting that future success is likely
Synonym- unpromising
Antonym- favorable

Question 9

Ludicrous

Answer 9

Ludicrous 
Adjective
Used to describe something as funny because it's ridiculous
Synonym- laughable, absurd
Antonym- lame, unamusing

Question 10

Behoove

Answer 10

Behoove
Verb
To be necessary or proper
Synonym- benefit, suit
Antonym- to be unnecessary

Question 11

Abashed

Answer 11

Abashed
Adjective
Exhibiting mental discomfort 
Synonyms- embarrassed
Antonym- composed

Question 12

Scaffold

Answer 12

Scaffold
Noun
A temporary structure for holding workers and materials during repair of a building 
Synonym- frame, platform 
Antonym- hole

Question 13

Requite

Answer 13

Requite 
Verb
Make appropriate return for
Synonym- return
Antonym- refuse

Question 14

Repugnant

Answer 14

Repugnant
Adjective
Extremely distasteful, unacceptable
Synonym- repulsive
Antonym- attractive

Question 15

Caprice

Answer 15

Caprice
Noun 
A sudden change especially a sudden change in someone's mood or behavior 
Synonym: whimsy
Antonym: constant

Question 16

Inscrutable

Answer 16

Inscrutable
Adjective
Impossible to understand or interpret
Synonym: confusion, misunderstanding
Antonym: understanding comprehension

Question 17

Unadulterated

Answer 17

Unadulterated 
Adjective
Not having anything added, complete and total
Synonym: pure
Antonym: altered

Question 18

Assimilate

Answer 18

Assimilate
Verb
To take into the mind and thoroughly comprehend 
Synonym: comprehend, incorporate
Antonym: misinterpret, exclude

Question 19

Edifice

Answer 19

Edifice 
Noun
A building, especially one that is large and imposing 
Synonym: building, structure
Antonym: destruction, ruins

Question 20

Abashed

Answer 20

Abashed
Adjective
Exhibiting mental discomfort 
Synonyms- embarrassed
Antonym- composed

Question 21

Scaffold

Answer 21

Scaffold
Noun
A temporary structure for holding workers and materials during repair of a building 
Synonym- frame, platform 
Antonym- hole

Question 22

Requite

Answer 22

Requite 
Verb
Make appropriate return for
Synonym- return
Antonym- refuse

Question 23

Repugnant

Answer 23

Repugnant
Adjective
Extremely distasteful, unacceptable
Synonym- repulsive
Antonym- attractive

Question 24

Phantasmagoria

Answer 24

Phantasmagoria
Noun
A sequence of real or imaginary images like those seen in a dream
Synonym: illusion
Antonym: reality

Question 25

Revile

Answer 25

Revile 
Verb
To speak about someone in a critical way
Synonym: insult
Antonym: praise

Question 26

Antipathy

Answer 26

Antipathy
Noun 
A natural born dislike to something
Synonym: disgust, hatred 
Antonym: attraction

Question 27

Scourge

Answer 27

Scourge 
Verb 
To punish, chastise, or criticize severely 
Synonym: correct
Antonym: reward

Question 28

Infamy

Answer 28

Infamy 
Noun
Evil reputation brought about by something grossly criminal, shocking or brutal
Synonym: dishonor
Antonym: prestige

Question 29

Mutability

Answer 29

Mutability
Noun
Ability to change often 
Synonym: changeability
Antonym: Invariability

Question 30

Intimation

Answer 30

Intimation
Noun
An indication or hint or action of making something known
Synonym: hint
Antonym: information

Question 31

Sepulcher

Answer 31

Sepulcher 
Noun
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built in stone, in which a dead person is buried
Synonym: tomb
Antonym: crib

Question 32

Utopia

Answer 32

Utopia
Noun
A place or state of things in which everything is perfect
Synonym: paradise
Antonym: hell

Question 33

Intangible

Answer 33

Intangible
Adjective
Not made of physical substances; not able to be touched; not tangible
Synonym: unseen, abstract
Antonym: touchable, concrete

Question 34

Ignominy

Answer 34

Ignominy
Noun
Public shame or disgrace 
Synonym: humiliation
Antonym: honor

Question 35

Haughty

Answer 35

Haughty
Adjective
Thinking oneself is above another
Synonym: cocky
Antonym: humble

Question 36

Prolific

Answer 36

Prolific
Adjective
Producing a lot of something
Synonym: productive
Antonym: infertile