Vocab List #6

Question 1

Sectarian

Answer 1

Adjective - Narrowly confined to a particular group

Syn: dogmatic Ant: Tolerant

Question 2

Peregrination

Answer 2

Noun - Travel by walking

Syn: Exploration

Question 3

Accoutrement

Answer 3

Noun - An accessory item of dress or equipment

Syn: Device; gear

Question 4

Contrive

Answer 4

Verb - To plan cleverly; to devise

Syn: Engineer Ant: Improvise

Question 5

Hubris

Answer 5

Noun - Overbearing pride; arrogance

Syn: Smugness Ant: Humility

Question 6

Platitude

Answer 6

Noun - An obvious remark; a cliche

Syn: Maxim

Question 7

Venerate

Answer 7

Verb - To respect or revere

Syn: Glorify Ant: Despise

Question 8

Scullion

Answer 8

Noun - A servant for menial tasks

Syn: Peon Ant: Aristocrat

Question 9

Quotidian

Answer 9

Adjective - Everyday; commonplace

Syn: Ordinary Ant: Rare

Question 10

Prognosticate

Answer 10

Noun - Predict

Syn: Forecast; foreshadow

Question 11

Antediluvian

Answer 11

Adjective - Extremely old; antiquated

Syn: Ancient Ant: Modern

Question 12

Stringent

Answer 12

Adjective - Restrictive; imposing demanding standards

Syn: Rigid Ant: Flexible

Question 13

Haughty

Answer 13

Adjective - Condescendingly proud; arrogant

Syn: Snobbish Ant: Humble

Question 14

Sanctimonious

Answer 14

Adjective - Showing false piety or righteousness

Syn: Hypocritical Ant: Earnest

Question 15

Imbroglio

Answer 15

Noun - A difficult and embarrassing situation

Syn: Predicament Ant: Serenity