Vocab F8

Question 1

(typically of speech or a debate) angry and bitter.

Answer 1

Acrimonious

Question 2

of, relating to, or affecting cattle.

Answer 2

Bovine

Question 3

feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

Answer 3

Consternation

Question 4

(of a person) fat.

Answer 4

Corpulent

Question 5

disperse or scatter.

Answer 5

dissipate

Question 6

remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from (a book or account).

Answer 6

Expurgate

Question 7

a stout glove with a long loose wrist.

Answer 7

Gauntlet

Question 8

: involving or based on a suggested idea or theory : involving or based on a hypothesis

: not real : imagined as an example

Answer 8

hypothetical

Question 9

not honorable in character or purpose.

Answer 9

Ignoble

Question 10

dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question.

Answer 10

Impugn

Question 11

having or showing a lack of self-control; immoderate.

Answer 11

Intemperate

Question 12

general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions.

Answer 12

Odium

Question 13

deceitfulness; untrustworthiness.

Answer 13

Perfidy

Question 14

consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position

Answer 14

Relegate

Question 15

(of a person) easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, esp. by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood.

Answer 15

Squeamish

Question 16

prepared to obey others unquestioningly.

Answer 16

Subservient