Vocab builder 10+11

Question 1

to give a particular job, right, duty,… to s.o else so that they do it for you

Answer 1

delegate (v)

Question 2

a generally accepted opinion or decision among a group of ppl

Answer 2

consensus (n)

Question 3

a promise or firm decision to do sth

Answer 3

commitment (n)

Question 4

making you feel that sth bad or evil might happen

Answer 4

sinister (adj)

Question 5

the quality or state of being universal (=existing everywhere, or involving everyone)

Answer 5

universality (n)

Question 6

in a way that is soft, curved, and sexually attractive

Answer 6

voluptuously (adv)

Question 7

in a way that does not have an obvious order or plan

Answer 7

haphazardly (adv)

Question 8

a short description of the contents of sth such as a film or a book

Answer 8

synopsis (n)

Question 9

talking a lot

Answer 9

loquacious (adj)

Question 10

the situation in which s.o or sth is laughed at and considered stupid or of no value

Answer 10

derision (n)

Question 11

1. to answer s.o quickly in an angry or funny way
2. a container in which substances are heated at high temperatures, esp in a factory

Answer 11

retort (v,n)

Question 12

to happen

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transpire

Question 13

extremely violent, wild, or frightening

Answer 13

savage (adj)

Question 14

sth that is typical of one person, group, or thing

Answer 14

peculiarity (n)

Question 15

s.o or sth placed in the wrong period of history, or sth that belongs to the past rather than the present

Answer 15

anachchronism (n)

Question 16

1. the process of learning sth by considering a general set of facts and thinking about how sth specific relates to them
2. an amount or part taken away from a total, esp an expense that you do not have to pay taxes on, or the process of taking away an amount or part

Answer 16

deduction (n)

Question 17

a feeling of guilt and anxiety about sth you have done or might do

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compunction (n)

Question 18

willingness to do things that bring advantages to others, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself

Answer 18

altruism (n)

Question 19

relating to money

Answer 19

pecuniary (adj)

Question 20

the clever use of arguments that seems true but are really false, in order to deceive ppl

Answer 20

sophistry (n)

Question 21

a very strong feeling of no respect for s.o or sth that you think is stupid or has no value

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scorn (n)

Question 22

calm behavior that suggests you are not interested or do not care

Answer 22

nonchalance (n)

Question 23

a large, exciting and expensive event or entertainment

Answer 23

extravaganza (n)

Question 24

the feeling of not liking s.o or sth and thinking that they do not deserve your interest and respect

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disdain (n)

Question 25

a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for s.o or sth

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contempt (n)

Question 26

the feeling of not wanting to work; lazy behavior

Answer 26

indolence (n)

Question 27

the quality of being good and deserving praise

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merit (n)

Question 28

to make sth slower

Answer 28

retard (v)

Question 29

worry or anger

Answer 29

vexation (n)

Question 30

the act of allowing yourself to have or do anything that you enjoy

Answer 30

self-indulgence (n)

Question 31

a person who is given the power to act instead of, or to help do the work of, another person

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deputy (n)

Question 32

the fact of being clearly expressed and likely to persuade ppl

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cogency (n)

Question 33

not wise, and likely to have bad results

Answer 33

imprudent (adj)