Vocab List 4

Question 1

Axiomatic

Answer 1

Something that is self evident or has obvious truth

Question 2

Misconstrue

Answer 2

Misunderstood, misinterpreted

Question 3

Compatible

Answer 3

Agreeable, suitable, get along well

Question 4

Aggregate

Answer 4

A total or whole which is made up of distinct things

Question 5

Waggish

Answer 5

Comical, mischievously humorous

Question 6

Benevolent

Answer 6

The disposition to be kind, charitable

Question 7

Bibliophile

Answer 7

Someone who loves books

Question 8

Bereft

Answer 8

Deprived of, stripped away

Question 9

Unconscionable

Answer 9

Unthinkable, unreasonable

Question 10

Quandary

Answer 10

A dilemma

Question 11

Narcissism

Answer 11

Love of oneself, pronounced self esteem

Question 12

Impetuous

Answer 12

Acting hastily without due consideration, not thinking before acting

Question 13

Implacable

Answer 13

To not be thwarted, relentless

Question 14

Abdicate

Answer 14

Give away, formally give up right or position

Question 15

Quondam

Answer 15

Former or formerly

Question 16

Blasé

Answer 16

Bordered with enjoyment, tired with excitement

Question 17

Boisterous

Answer 17

Loud, obnoxious

Question 18

Bombastic

Answer 18

High sounding, pompous

Question 19

Cant

Answer 19

The specialized vocabulary of a certain occupation

Question 20

Ursine

Answer 20

That which is bear-like, to be of great stature and strength

Question 21

Knack

Answer 21

A natural talent, to be done with ease

Question 22

Dissertation

Answer 22

An elaborate formal speech that can be written or spoken

Question 23

Bowdlerize

Answer 23

Deleting sensitive/offensive words or passages, censorship

Question 24

Vegetate

Answer 24

Inactive and useless