Vocab list #1

Question 1

Denizen

Answer 1

Denizen (n.) – A person who regularly frequents a place

John is a denizen for his condo in Florida, which he visits every month.

Question 2

Jaded

Answer 2

Jaded (adj.) – Worn out or wearied

My jaded socks were beginning to get holes in them.

Question 3

Dubious

Answer 3

Dubious (adj.) – Doubtful

I was dubious about the stability of the plane the first time I flew on one.

Question 4

Tantalizing

Answer 4

Tantalizing (adj.) – Having something that provokes interest or desire
The smell of the fresh bread was tantalizing.

Question 5

Coxswain

Answer 5

Coxswain (n.) – A person who is in charge of a boat and its crew
The coxswain had a large responsibility for the people in the boat.

Question 6

Lithe

Answer 6

Lithe (adj.) – Flexible

After I ran my warm up, I was less stiff and lither.

Question 7

Epitome

Answer 7

Epitome (n.) – A person or thing that is typical of a whole class
Jack was the epitome of physical fitness; he worked out every day.

Question 8

Varicose

Answer 8

Varicose (adj.) – Abnormally or unusually enlarged or swollen
When your blood pressure increases, your veins become more varicose.

Question 9

Fuselage

Answer 9

Fuselage (n.) – The central structure

The fuselage of a plane is the body.

Question 10

Saunter

Answer 10

Saunter (v.) – To stroll

He sauntered through the park on the nice day.

Question 11

Rouge

Answer 11

Rouge (n.) – Red cosmetics for cheeks or lips

Women usually wear rouge on their lips or cheeks when going to a formal occasion.

Question 12

Boisterous

Answer 12

Boisterous (adj.) – Rough and noisy; noisily jolly or rowdy

The children were very boisterous when playing outside.

Question 13

Jovial

Answer 13

Jovial (adj.) – Endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor
Santa Claus is often thought of as a jovial person because of the happiness he brings.

Question 14

Paraphernalia

Answer 14

Paraphernalia (n.) – Equipment, apparatus, or furnishing used in or necessary for a particular activity
My snowboarding paraphernalia included warm clothing and a snowboard.

Question 15

Perfunctory

Answer 15

Perfunctory (adj.) – Performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial
Making my bed was perfunctory every morning.

Question 16

Lapse

Answer 16

Lapse (v.) – An accidental or temporary decline or deviation from an expected or accepted condition or state
I lapsed when doing my homework because the T.V. turned on.

Question 17

Reprimand

Answer 17

Reprimand (v.) – A severe reproof or rebuke

The mother reprimanded her child when he started to cry.

Question 18

Congealed

Answer 18

Congealed (v.) – To solidify by or as if freezing

The hot wax congealed as if cooled on the sides of the candle.

Question 19

Bewildered

Answer 19

Bewildered (v.) – To confuse or befuddle, especially with numerous conflicting situations, objects, or statements
The magician bewildered his audience with his many tricks.

Question 20

Tranquil

Answer 20

Tranquil (adj.) – Free from commotion or disturbance

The monks in the mountain lived a tranquil life; they were never busy.

Question 21

Luxuriate

Answer 21

Luxuriate (v.) – To indulge oneself

I luxuriated myself in free time when I went on vacation.

Question 22

Spanner

Answer 22

Spanner (n.) – A kind of hand tool or wrench

The mechanic used the spanner to tighten a bolt.

Question 23

Chink

Answer 23

Chink (n.) – A weak spot that may leave one vulnerable

The knight’s chink in his armor was the only way he was defeated by his enemies.

Question 24

Exasperated

Answer 24

Exasperated (adj.) – Greatly annoyed; out of patience

He was exasperated when his little brother kept asking questions.

Question 25

Primadonna

Answer 25

Primadonna (n.) – The leading female or someone who thinks they are better than others
The primadonna of a group of friends is usually considered to be the most popular one.