Vocab 5

Question 1

Abet (verb)

Answer 1

encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense.
OR
encourage or assist someone to commit (a crime).

Question 2

Aver (verb)

Answer 2

state or assert to be the case
OR
allege as a fact in support of a plea.

Question 3

Blatant (Adj)

Answer 3

(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly.
OR
completely lacking in subtlety; very obvious

Question 4

Broach

Answer 4

raise (a sensitive or difficult subject) for discussion.
OR
pierce (a cask) to draw liquor.
OR
(of a fish or sea mammal) rise through the water and break the surface.
OR
a sudden and hazardous veering or pitching of a ship.

Question 5

Buttress (noun) (verb)

Answer 5

a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall.
OR
a source of defense or support.
OR
provide (a building or structure) with projecting supports built against its walls.
OR
increase the strength of or justification for; reinforce.

Question 6

carousal (noun)

Answer 6

a rowdy gathering that involves drinking too much alcohol

Question 7

collate (verb)

Answer 7

collect and combine (texts, information, or sets of figures) in proper order.
OR
appoint (a member of the clergy) to a benefice.

Question 8

connoisseur (noun)

Answer 8

an expert judge in matters of taste.

Question 9

disconsolate (adj)

Answer 9

without consolation or comfort; unhappy.
OR
(of a place or thing) causing or showing a complete lack of comfort; cheerless.

Question 10

encumber (verb)

Answer 10

restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.
OR
saddle (a person or estate) with a debt or mortgage.
OR
fill or block up (a place).

Question 11

foment (verb)

Answer 11

instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
OR
bathe (a part of the body) with warm or medicated lotions.

Question 12

grisly (adj)

Answer 12

causing horror or disgust.

Question 13

herculean (adj)

Answer 13

requiring great strength or effort.
OR
(of a person) muscular and strong.

Question 14

impassive (adj)

Answer 14

not feeling or showing emotion.

Question 15

inauspicious (adj)

Answer 15

not conducive to success; unpromising.

Question 16

incontrovertible (adj)

Answer 16

not able to be denied or disputed

Question 17

nonplussed (adj)

Answer 17

(of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react.
OR
(of a person) not disconcerted; unperturbed.

Question 18

opportune (adj)

Answer 18

(of a time) well-chosen or particularly favorable or appropriate.
OR
done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; well-timed.

Question 19

prolific

Answer 19

(of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring.
a. (of an artist, author, or composer) producing many works.
b. (of a sports player) high-scoring.
present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful.
OR
(of a river, area, or season of the year) characterized by plentiful wildlife or produce.

Question 20

rejoinder

Answer 20

a reply, especially a sharp or witty one.
OR
a defendant’s answer to the plaintiff’s reply or replication.