Vocab Level F Unit 12

Question 0

Caricature

Answer 0

A representation in which the subject’s characteristic features are exaggerated (usually a drawing)

Question 1

Absolve

Answer 1

To clear from blame, responsibility, or guilt; to excuse

Question 2

Clangor

Answer 2

A loud ringing sound

Question 3

Contiguous

Answer 3

Side by side, touching, near

Question 4

Cupidity

Answer 4

An eager desire for something, greed

Question 5

Deleterious

Answer 5

Harmful, destructive

Question 6

Enhance

Answer 6

To raise to a higher degree

Question 7

Enthrall

Answer 7

To captivate, charm, enchant, imprison

Question 8

Extenuate

Answer 8

To moderate, downplay, diminish

Question 9

Implicit

Answer 9

Implied or understood through unexpressed; inferred

Question 10

Incisive

Answer 10

Sharp, keen

Question 11

Ostentatious

Answer 11

Showy, flashy, overdone

Question 12

Paragon

Answer 12

A model of excellence or perfection; model, good example

Question 13

Paraphrase

Answer 13

To restate in other words

Question 14

Politic

Answer 14

Prudent, diplomatic

Question 15

Prosaic

Answer 15

Dull, lacking in distinction and originality

Question 16

Redundant

Answer 16

Excess, more than is needed

Question 17

Sanctimonious

Answer 17

Heartfelt, sincere, humble

Question 18

Scintillating

Answer 18

Sparkling, twinkling, flashing

Question 19

Winsome

Answer 19

Charming, attractive, pleasing, delightful