Vocab List 7

Question 0

adj.) Conversational. Belonging to common speech; characteristic of or proper to ordinary conversation, as distinguished from formal or elevated language. (The usual sense.)

Answer 0

colloquial

Question 1

Colloquial

Answer 1

adj.) Conversational. Belonging to common speech; characteristic of or proper to ordinary conversation, as distinguished from formal or elevated language. (The usual sense.)

Question 2

Inculcate

Answer 2

(v.) trans. To endeavor to force (a thing) into or impress (it) on the mind of another by emphatic admonition, or by persistent repetition; to urge on the mind, esp. as a principle, an opinion, or a matter of belief; to teach forcibly. Const. upon, on.

Question 3

(v.) trans. To endeavor to force (a thing) into or impress (it) on the mind of another by emphatic admonition, or by persistent repetition; to urge on the mind, esp. as a principle, an opinion, or a matter of belief; to teach forcibly. Const. upon, on.

Answer 3

inculcate

Question 4

Baleful

Answer 4

adj.) Full of menacing or malign influences; pernicious.

Question 5

adj.) Full of menacing or malign influences; pernicious.

Answer 5

baleful

Question 6

Perquisite

Answer 6

n.) An incidental payment, benefit, privilege, or advantage over and above regular income, salary, or wages: Among the president’s perquisites were free use of a company car and paid membership in a country club. A gratuity or tip. Something demanded or due as a particular privilege: homage that was once the perquisite of royalty.

Question 7

n.) An incidental payment, benefit, privilege, or advantage over and above regular income, salary, or wages: Among the president’s perquisites were free use of a company car and paid membership in a country club. A gratuity or tip. Something demanded or due as a particular privilege: homage that was once the perquisite of royalty.

Answer 7

perquisite

Question 8

Unctuous

Answer 8

adj.) Characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, especially in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug. Of the nature of or characteristic of an unguent or ointment; oily; greasy. Having an oily or soapy feel, as certain minerals.

Question 9

adj.) Characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, especially in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug. Of the nature of or characteristic of an unguent or ointment; oily; greasy. Having an oily or soapy feel, as certain minerals.

Answer 9

unctuous

Question 10

Pallid

Answer 10

adj.) Pale; faint or deficient in color; wan: a pallid countenance. Lacking in vitality or interest: a pallid musical performance.

Question 11

adj.) Pale; faint or deficient in color; wan: a pallid countenance. Lacking in vitality or interest: a pallid musical performance.

Answer 11

pallid

Question 12

Pariah

Answer 12

n.) An outcast. Any person or animal that is generally despised or avoided. A member of a low caste in southern India and Burma.

Question 13

n.) An outcast. Any person or animal that is generally despised or avoided. A member of a low caste in southern India and Burma.

Answer 13

pariah

Question 14

Wax

Answer 14

v.) To increase in extent, quantity, intensity, power, etc.: Discord waxed at an alarming rate. Of the moon: to increase in the extent of its illuminated portion before the full moon (opposite of wane). To grow or become: He waxed angry at the insinuation.

Question 15

v.) To increase in extent, quantity, intensity, power, etc.: Discord waxed at an alarming rate. Of the moon: to increase in the extent of its illuminated portion before the full moon (opposite of wane). To grow or become: He waxed angry at the insinuation.

Answer 15

wax

Question 16

Equivocate

Answer 16

(v.) To use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge

Question 17

(v.) To use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge

Answer 17

equivocate

Question 18

Subjugate

Answer 18

v.) transf. and fig. To bring into bondage or under complete control; to make subservient or submissive.

Question 19

v.) transf. and fig. To bring into bondage or under complete control; to make subservient or submissive.

Answer 19

subjugate

Question 20

Supplicate

Answer 20

v.) To pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.

Question 21

v.) To pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.

Answer 21

supplicate

Question 22

Extenuate

Answer 22

(v.) To make thin, slender, or weak. To thin out in consistency,
render less dense.

Question 23

(v.) To make thin, slender, or weak. To thin out in consistency,
render less dense.

Answer 23

extenuate

Question 24

Vehement

Answer 24

adj.) Zealous; ardent; impassioned: a vehement defense; vehement enthusiasm. Characterized by rancor or anger; violent: vehement hostility. Strongly emotional;intense or passionate: vehement desire. Marked by great energy or exertion; strenuous: ve

Question 25

adj.) Zealous; ardent; impassioned: a vehement defense; vehement enthusiasm. Characterized by rancor or anger; violent: vehement hostility. Strongly emotional;intense or passionate: vehement desire. Marked by great energy or exertion; strenuous: ve

Answer 25

vehement

Question 26

Ascribe

Answer 26

v.) Used with object. To credit or assign, as to a cause or source; attribute; impute: The alphabet is usually ascribed to the Phoenicians. To attribute or think of as belonging, as a quality or characteristic: They ascribed courage to me for something I did out of sheer panic.

Question 27

v.) Used with object. To credit or assign, as to a cause or source; attribute; impute: The alphabet is usually ascribed to the Phoenicians. To attribute or think of as belonging, as a quality or characteristic: They ascribed courage to me for something I did out of sheer panic.

Answer 27

ascribe

Question 28

Asunder

Answer 28

adj.) Into separate parts; in or into pieces: Lightning split the old oak tree asunder. Apart or widely separated: as wide asunder as the polar regions.

Question 29

adj.) Into separate parts; in or into pieces: Lightning split the old oak tree asunder. Apart or widely separated: as wide asunder as the polar regions.

Answer 29

asunder

Question 30

Destitute

Answer 30

adjective
without the basic necessities of life.
“the charity cares for destitute children”
synonyms: penniless, poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken, impecunious, without a cent/penny (to one’s name); More
antonyms: rich
not having.
“towns destitute of commerce”
synonyms: devoid of, bereft of, deprived of, in need of; More

Question 31

adjective
without the basic necessities of life.
“the charity cares for destitute children”
synonyms: penniless, poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken, impecunious, without a cent/penny (to one’s name); More
antonyms: rich
not having.
“towns destitute of commerce”
synonyms: devoid of, bereft of, deprived of, in need of; More

Answer 31

destitute