Vocab F Unit 1

Question 0

Assuage

Answer 0

Verb.

To make easier ; to calm

Question 1

Approbation

Answer 1

Noun.

The expression of approval or favorable opinion.

Question 2

Coalition

Answer 2

Noun.

A combination, union, or a merger for a specific purpose.

Question 3

Decadence

Answer 3

Noun.

Decline, decay or deterioration

Question 4

Elicit

Answer 4

Verb.

To draw forth, bring out from some source

Question 5

Expostulate

Answer 5

Verb. To attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning

Question 6

Hackneyed

Answer 6

Adjective.

Used so often as to lack freshness or originality

Question 7

Hiatus

Answer 7

Noun.

A gap, opening

Question 8

Innuendo

Answer 8

Noun.

A hint, indirect suggestion, or reference

Question 9

Intercede

Answer 9

Verb.

To plead in behalf of someone else

Question 10

Jaded

Answer 10

Adjective.

Wearied, worn-out, dulled

Question 11

Lurid

Answer 11

Adjective.

Causing shock, horror, or revulsion

Question 12

Meritorious

Answer 12

Adjective.

Worthy, deserving recognition and praise

Question 13

Petulant

Answer 13

Adjective.

Peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated

Question 14

Prerogative

Answer 14

Noun.

A special right or privilege

Question 15

Provincial

Answer 15

Adjective.
Narrow-minded, naive,
Noun. Soldier from a province

Question 16

Simulate

Answer 16

Verb.

To make a pretense of, imitate

Question 17

Transcend

Answer 17

Verb.

To rise above or beyond

Question 18

Umbrage

Answer 18

Noun.

Shade cast by trees; offense, resentment

Question 19

Unctuous

Answer 19

Adjective.

Excessively smooth or smug