Vocab

Question 1

Arrogate

Answer 1

To claim or take without right

Question 2

Asseverate

Answer 2

To affirm or declare positively; to aver

Question 3

Banal

Answer 3

Hackneyed, commonplace; lacking freshness or originality

Question 4

Carping

Answer 4

Criticizing excessively; finding fault, nagging

Question 5

Coherent

Answer 5

Holding or sticking together; logical, orderly, consistent sensible

Question 6

Congeal

Answer 6

To change from a liquid to solid; coagulate, thicken

Question 7

Emulate

Answer 7

To model oneself on, to strive to equal or excel

Question 8

Encomium

Answer 8

Formal expression of glowing praise; commendation

Question 9

Eschew

Answer 9

To avoid, keep away from, “swear off”

Question 10

Excoriate

Answer 10

To denounce or berate with strong language

Question 11

Germane

Answer 11

Relevant, appropriate, pertinent

Question 12

Incendiary

Answer 12

Causing fire; tending to excite or inflame

Question 13

Insatiable

Answer 13

Incapable of being satisfied

Question 14

Intransigent

Answer 14

Uncompromising, inflexible, refusing to give in

Question 15

Largesse

Answer 15

Generosity, liberal giving

Question 16

Reconnaissance

Answer 16

A preliminary survey to gain information; a careful inspection or examination before action

Question 17

Salutary

Answer 17

Beneficial, promoting health or welfare

Question 18

Subsequent

Answer 18

Following in time, coming after

Question 19

Taciturn

Answer 19

Habitually silent; not inclined to talk

Question 20

Temproize

Answer 20

To be indecisive or evasive in order to gain time

Question 21

Tenable

Answer 21

Capable of being maintained or defended; reasonable

Question 22

Acquisitive

Answer 22

Eager to acquire wealth or property