Vocab List 3 (14/16)

Question 1

ambiguous (adjective)

Answer 1

open to or having several possible or interpretations; equivocal [example: an ambiguous answer]

Question 2

dissident 1. (noun) 2. (adjective)

Answer 2

a person who dissents (to differ in sentiment or opinion); 2. disagreeing or dissenting, as in opinion or attitude [example: We need a ban on dissident magazines.]

Question 3

embellish (verb)

Answer 3

to decorate or beautify by adding details

Question 4

inadvertent (adjective)

Answer 4

unintentional; on accident

Question 5

inane 1. (adjective) 2. (noun)

Answer 5

1. lacking sense or meaning; foolish, 2. something that is empty or void

Question 6

juxtapose (verb)

Answer 6

to place close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast

Question 7

lethargy (noun)

Answer 7

a great lack of energy; inactivity due to laziness

Question 8

sporadic (adjective)

Answer 8

happening now and then; occasional; appearing in scattered or isolated instances

Question 9

squander 1. (verb) 2. (noun)

Answer 9

1. to spend or use (money, time, etc.) extravagantly or wastefully (often followed by away); 2. extravagant or wasteful expenditure

Question 10

subsidize (verb)

Answer 10

to support financially; provide a grant of contribution