Vocab List 1 and 2

Question 1

Venerable

Answer 1

Adjective - worthy of respect because of advanced age, dignity, etc.

Question 2

Puerile

Answer 2

Adjective - foolish for a grown person to say or do; childish

Question 3

Levity

Answer 3

Noun - lack of proper seriousness; improper gaiety

Question 4

Frugal

Answer 4

Adjective - thrifty; not wasteful

Question 5

Antipathy

Answer 5

Noun - feeling of intense dislike

Question 6

Avocation

Answer 6

Noun - a hobby; supplementary occupation

Question 7

Charlatan

Answer 7

Noun - one who poses as an expert in a skill or profession for which he is not qualified

Question 8

Doughty

Answer 8

Adjective - brave; strong and able

Question 9

Elucidate

Answer 9

Verb - to make clear; explain

Question 10

Indolent

Answer 10

Adjective - lazy

Question 11

Ludicrous

Answer 11

Adjective - Laughably absurd or ridiculous

Question 12

Callow

Answer 12

Adjective - young and inexperienced; immature

Question 13

Blithe

Answer 13

Adjective - merry; cheerful; happy

Question 14

Nepotism

Answer 14

Noun - favoritism shown to relatives, especially in securing jobs

Question 15

Malign

Answer 15

Verb - to speak evil of

Question 16

Posthumous

Answer 16

Adjective - published after the author’s death

Question 17

Heinous

Answer 17

Outrageously evil or wicked

Question 18

Clandestine

Answer 18

Adjective - kept secret or hidden especially for some illegal purpose

Question 19

Refute

Answer 19

Verb - demonstrate the falsity of something

Question 20

Cursory

Answer 20

Adjective. - hasty, hurried or not thorough