Vocab List 11

Question 0

adv.) Ominous, esp. of good omen, betokening success, giving promise of a favorable issue. Favorable, favoring, conducive to success. Of persons: Predicting or prognosticating good.

Answer 0

Auspicious

Question 1

Auspicious

Answer 1

adv.) Ominous, esp. of good omen, betokening success, giving promise of a favorable issue. Favorable, favoring, conducive to success. Of persons: Predicting or prognosticating good.

Question 2

Invariably

Answer 2

adv.) In an invariable manner; without variation, unchangingly, constantly; without exception, in every case alike.

Question 3

adv.) In an invariable manner; without variation, unchangingly, constantly; without exception, in every case alike.

Answer 3

Invariably

Question 4

Ignominy

Answer 4

n.) Dishonor, disgrace, shame; infamy; the condition of being in disgrace. Base quality or conduct.

Question 5

n.) Dishonor, disgrace, shame; infamy; the condition of being in disgrace. Base quality or conduct.

Answer 5

Ignominy

Question 6

Abate

Answer 6

v.) To beat down, demolish, destroy. To put an end to, do away with (as a nuisance, or an action). To render null and void. To fall, be dejected or humbled. To fall in amount, value, or price, suffer reduction, be reduced.

Question 7

v.) To beat down, demolish, destroy. To put an end to, do away with (as a nuisance, or an action). To render null and void. To fall, be dejected or humbled. To fall in amount, value, or price, suffer reduction, be reduced.

Answer 7

abate

Question 8

Imbue

Answer 8

v.) trans. To saturate, wet thoroughly (with moisture); to dye, tinge, impregnate (with color or some physical quality). To impregnate, permeate, pervade, or inspire (with opinions, feelings, habits, etc.).

Question 9

v.) trans. To saturate, wet thoroughly (with moisture); to dye, tinge, impregnate (with color or some physical quality). To impregnate, permeate, pervade, or inspire (with opinions, feelings, habits, etc.).

Answer 9

imbue

Question 10

Inexplicable

Answer 10

adj.) That cannot be explained; inscrutable, unintelligible; (in recent use) that cannot be accounted for, unaccountable.

Question 11

adj.) That cannot be explained; inscrutable, unintelligible; (in recent use) that cannot be accounted for, unaccountable.

Answer 11

Inexplicable

Question 12

Albeit

Answer 12

conj.) Even though it be (that); admitting (that). Even if, even though, although, though.

Question 13

conj.) Even though it be (that); admitting (that). Even if, even though, although, though.

Answer 13

Albeit

Question 14

Enumerate

Answer 14

v.) trans. To count, ascertain the number of; more usually, to mention a number of things or persons separately, as if for the purpose of counting; to specify as in a list or catalogue.

Question 15

v.) trans. To count, ascertain the number of; more usually, to mention a number of things or persons separately, as if for the purpose of counting; to specify as in a list or catalogue.

Answer 15

Enumerate

Question 16

Inimical

Answer 16

adj.) Having the disposition or temper of an enemy; unfriendly, hostile. Adverse or injurious in tendency or influence; harmful, hurtful. Const. to.

Question 17

adj.) Having the disposition or temper of an enemy; unfriendly, hostile. Adverse or injurious in tendency or influence; harmful, hurtful. Const. to.

Answer 17

inimical

Question 18

Avail

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(v.) intr. To have force or efficacy for the accomplishment of a purpose; to be effectual, serviceable, or of use; to afford help. To be of value, profit, benefit or advantage. To make use of, use, employ.

Question 19

(v.) intr. To have force or efficacy for the accomplishment of a purpose; to be effectual, serviceable, or of use; to afford help. To be of value, profit, benefit or advantage. To make use of, use, employ.

Answer 19

avail

Question 20

Acrid

Answer 20

adj.) Bitter and hot or stinging to the taste, or having a similar effect upon the eyes, skin, and mucous membrane; bitterly pungent, irritating, corrosive.

Question 21

adj.) Bitter and hot or stinging to the taste, or having a similar effect upon the eyes, skin, and mucous membrane; bitterly pungent, irritating, corrosive.

Answer 21

acrid

Question 22

Mollify

Answer 22

v.) To soften in temper or disposition; to allay the anger or indignation of; to calm, pacify, appease.

Question 23

v.) To soften in temper or disposition; to allay the anger or indignation of; to calm, pacify, appease.

Answer 23

mollify

Question 24

Quaff

Answer 24

(v.) intr. To drink deeply; to take a long draught. To drink repeatedly in this manner. Occas. with of, in. Also fig.

Question 25

(v.) intr. To drink deeply; to take a long draught. To drink repeatedly in this manner. Occas. with of, in. Also fig.

Answer 25

quaff

Question 26

Equivocate

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v.) To use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge

Question 27

v.) To use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge

Answer 27

equivocate

Question 28

Sublime

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adj.) Elevated or lofty in thought, language. Impressing the mind with a sense of grandeur or power; inspiring awe, veneration, etc. Supreme or outstanding; Complete; absolute; utter

Question 29

adj.) Elevated or lofty in thought, language. Impressing the mind with a sense of grandeur or power; inspiring awe, veneration, etc. Supreme or outstanding; Complete; absolute; utter

Answer 29

sublime

Question 30

Obviate

Answer 30

verb
remove (a need or difficulty).
“the Venetian blinds obviated the need for curtains”
synonyms: preclude, prevent, remove, get rid of, do away with, get around, rule out, eliminate, make/render unnecessary
“our latest agreement obviates any further discussion of the matter”
avoid; prevent.
“a parachute can be used to obviate disaster”