Vocab list 16

Question 1

Trenchant

Answer 1

Part of Speech: adjective forthright Definition: effectively keen or forceful in thought or expression Antonym: ambiguous; lenient;

Question 2

Bourgeois

Answer 2

Definition: relating to the middle class Part of Speech: adjective

Question 3

Nascent

Answer 3

Definition: emerging coming into existence Antonym: dying; withering Part of Speech: adjective Synonym: blooming fledgling

Question 4

Indefeasible

Answer 4

Definition: not capable of being or voided temporary Part of Speech: adjective irregular; Synonym: immutable; unremitting constant Antonym: varying constant

Question 5

Paladin

Answer 5

Definition: a heroic champion or leader Part of Speech: noun Antonym: villian

Question 6

Sine Qua Non

Answer 6

Definition: something essential; a prerequisite Part of Speech: noun Antonym: option Synonym: must; requirement; necessity

Question 7

Arcane

Answer 7

Definition: known or understood only by a few; mysterious Part of Speech: adjective Synonym: secret; obscure; esoteric Antonym: famous; obvious; exoteric

Question 8

Tangential

Answer 8

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: merely touching or slightly connected; digressing from the main point Synonym: nonessential, peripheral Antonym: vital; crucial; relevant

Question 9

Mercurial

Answer 9

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: quickly changing; volatile Synonym: fickle; unstable Antonym: unchanging; stable

Question 10

Exculpate

Answer 10

Part of Speech: verb Definition: to clear of guilt; to declare innocent Synonym: exonerate; acquit; indict Antonym: condemn; accuse

Question 11

Salubrious

Answer 11

Definition: healthful Part of Speech: adjective Antonym: harmful; useless Synonym: salutary; wholesome

Question 12

Vicissitude

Answer 12

Definition: a sudden change or shift in one’s health or circumstances Part of Speech: noun Synonym: alteration; variation

Question 13

Squelch

Answer 13

suppress; squash Part of Speech: verb syn: extinguish, muffle, thwart

Question 14

Tyro

Answer 14

A beginner; novice

syn: amateur ant: expert, master, guru

Question 15

Matriculate

Answer 15

To admit or be admitted into a group or college