Vocab List 6

Question 1

Litany (n.)

Answer 1

A series of petitions for use in church services or processions, usually recited by the clergy.

Question 2

Hew (v.)

Answer 2

Chop or cut.

Conform or adhere to.

Question 3

Portend (v.)

Answer 3

Be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen.

Question 4

Abet (v.)

Answer 4

Encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or offense.

Question 5

Rankle (v.)

Answer 5

Cause annoyance or resentment that persists.

Question 6

Deprecate (v.)

Answer 6

Express disapproval of.

Question 7

Inveterate (adj.)

Answer 7

Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.

Question 8

Hackneyed (adj.)

Answer 8

Lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and tired.

Question 9

Acolyte (n.)

Answer 9

A person assisting the celebrant in a religious service or procession.

Question 10

Promulgate (v.)

Answer 10

Promote or make widely known.

Question 11

Quibble (v.)

Answer 11

Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter.

Question 12

Bastion (n.)

Answer 12

An institution, place, or person strongly defending or upholding particular principles, attitudes, or activities.