Vocab Class List 1

Question 0

Tranche

Answer 0

A portion of something, especially money

Question 1

Adulterate

Answer 1

To render something poorer in quality by adding another substance, typically an inferior one

Question 2

Cajole

Answer 2

To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

Question 3

Demure

Answer 3

(Of a woman or her behavior) reserved, modest, and shy

Question 4

Loquacious

Answer 4

Tending to talk a great deal ; talkative

Question 5

Blithe

Answer 5

Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper

Question 6

Quell

Answer 6

To put and end to a rebellion, typically by use of force

Question 7

Pivotal

Answer 7

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else

Question 8

Coddle

Answer 8

To treat in an indulgent or excessive way

Question 9

Repugnance

Answer 9

Intense disgust

Question 10

Hubris

Answer 10

Excessive pride or self confidence

Question 11

Moiety

Answer 11

A part or a portion, particularly a lesser share

Question 12

Querulous

Answer 12

Complaining in a whining manner

Question 13

Opulent

Answer 13

Overly rich and luxurious or lavish

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Superfluous

Answer 14

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough

Question 15

Malicious

Answer 15

Characterized by malice

Intending or intended to do harm

Question 16

Pratfall

Answer 16

A stupid and humiliating action

Question 17

Benevolent

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Well meaning and kindly

Question 18

Transient

Answer 18

Lasting for only a short time

Impermanent

Question 19

Bulbous

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Fat, round or bulging

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Perilous

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Full of danger or risk

Question 21

Taciturn

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Reserved in communication

Saying little

Question 22

Benign

Answer 22

Gentle

Kindly

Question 23

Apocryphal

Answer 23

Of doubtfully authenticity, although it is thought to be true

Question 24

Exacerbate

Answer 24

To make worse