vocab 5

Question 1

venom – noun

Answer 1

Toxin secreted by animals; Feeling a need to see others suffer

Question 2

verbose – adjective

Answer 2

Using or containing too many words

Question 3

versatile – adjective

Answer 3

(used of persons) having many skills; Having great diversity or variety

Question 4

vertical – noun, adjective

Answer 4

At right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line; Upright in position or posture

Question 5

vestige – noun

Answer 5

A clue that something has been present; A minimal remaining account

Question 6

viable – adjective

Answer 6

Capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are; Capable of life

Question 7

vibrant – adjective

Answer 7

Vigorous and active; full of life, energy, and enthusiasm

Question 8

vicarious – adjective

Answer 8

Experienced second hand

Question 9

vigilant – adjective

Answer 9

On the alert; watchful; wary

Question 10

vindictive – adjective

Answer 10

Disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge; motivated by spite

Question 11

virtuoso – noun, adjective

Answer 11

Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

Question 12

virulent – adjective

Answer 12

Extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom; Harsh or corrosive in tone

Question 13

vista – noun

Answer 13

The visual percept of a region; a view especially over a large area of land

Question 14

vivacious – adjective

Answer 14

Vigorous and active; Full of life; fun; lively; animated

Question 15

vivid – adjective

Answer 15

Evoking lifelike images within the mind; Having striking color

Question 16

vociferous – adjective

Answer 16

Conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry

Question 17

vogue – noun

Answer 17

The popular taste at a given time; A current state of general acceptance and use

Question 18

volatile – noun, adjective

Answer 18

Liable to lead to sudden change or violence; Marked by erratic changeableness in affections

Question 19

voluminous – adjective

Answer 19

Of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great length; Having great fullness, size

Question 20

voluptuous – adjective

Answer 20

Furnishing gratification of the senses; Having a large bosom and pleasing curves

Question 21

wanton – noun, verb, adjective

Answer 21

Waste time; spend one’s time idly or inefficiently; Indulge in a carefree way of life

Question 22

warranty – noun

Answer 22

A written assurance that product or service will be provided or will meet specifications

Question 23

waver – noun, verb

Answer 23

Pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness; Be unsure or weak

Question 24

whet – verb

Answer 24

Make keen or more acute; Sharpen by rubbing, as on a whetstone

Question 25

whimsical – adjective

Answer 25

Determined by chance or impulse; Playful or fanciful; imaginatively humorous