Vocab #6

Question 1

Oxymoron

Answer 1

A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction/succession.

Question 2

Onomatopoeia

Answer 2

The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.

Question 3

Genial

Answer 3

Friendly and cheerful

Question 4

Caste

Answer 4

The system of dividing society into hereditary classes; any class or group of people who inherit exclusive privileges or are perceived as socially distinct.

Question 5

Indefatigable

Answer 5

(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly

Question 6

Repugnance

Answer 6

Intense disgust

Question 7

Menacing

Answer 7

Suggesting the presence of danger; threatening

Question 8

Pervasive

Answer 8

(especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading wide throughout an area or group of people.

Question 9

Disingenuous

Answer 9

Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

Question 10

Superfluous

Answer 10

Unnecessary, especially through being more an enough.

Question 11

Gratuitous

Answer 11

Uncalled for; lacking good reason OR given or done free of charge.

Question 12

Prodiguous

Answer 12

Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

Question 13

Sadistic

Answer 13

Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.

Question 14

Articulate

Answer 14

Express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently

Question 15

Decadent

Answer 15

Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline.