Vocab G Unit 7

Question 1

Allay

Answer 1

To calm/pacify

Question 2

Bestial

Answer 2

Beastlike, brutal

Question 3

Convivial

Answer 3

Festive, sociable

Question 4

Coterie

Answer 4

Circle of aquaintances, clique

Question 5

Counterpart

Answer 5

A person/thing closely resembling or corresponding to another

Question 6

Demur

Answer 6

To object, or take exception to

Noun: an objection

Question 7

Effrontery

Answer 7

Shameless boldness, impudence

Question 8

Embellish

Answer 8

To decorate, touch up

Question 9

Ephemeral

Answer 9

Lasting only a short time

Question 10

Felicitous

Answer 10

Appropriate, well chosen

Question 11

Furtive

Answer 11

Done slyly, stealthily, sneaky

Question 12

Garish

Answer 12

Glaring, tastelessly showy or overdecorated

Question 13

Illusory

Answer 13

Misleading, deceptive

Question 14

Indigent

Answer 14

Needy, impoverished

Question 15

Inordinate

Answer 15

Far too great, exceeding reasonable limits

Question 16

Jettison

Answer 16

To cast overboard, get rid of as unnecessary

Question 17

Misanthrope

Answer 17

A person who despises others

Question 18

Pertinacious

Answer 18

Very persistent, holding firmly to a course of action/beliefs

Question 19

Picayune

Answer 19

Of little value/importance, paltry

Question 20

Raiment

Answer 20

Clothing/garments