Vocab List II

Question 1

Declarative

Answer 1

Adjective
Making a statement. (Opposite of an interrogative).

Synonyms: Informative, Expository

Question 2

Tirade

Answer 2

Noun
A long angry speech of criticism or accusation.

Synonyms: Rant, Lecture

Question 3

Disdain

Answer 3

Noun
The feeling that someone is unworthy or beneath one’s consideration.

Synonyms: Contempt, Scorn

Question 4

Indict

Answer 4

Verb
To formally accuse someone of a serious crime

Synonyms: Convict, Prosecute

Question 5

Acsending

Answer 5

Adjective
Rising, increasing in size or importance.

Synonyms: Levitating, Climbing

Question 6

Inhospitable

Answer 6

Adjective
(Of an) environment that is harsh or difficult to live in.

Synonyms: Uninhabitable, Unoccupiable

Question 7

Venom

Answer 7

Noun
A toxic substance produced by animals that is injected into its prey (also: malice).

Synonyms: Poison, Anger

Question 8

Vulgarity

Answer 8

Noun
Lacking sophistication or good taste or
the state of being crude in (language or behavior).

Synonyms: Obscenity, Profanity

Question 9

Supplant

Answer 9

Verb
To supersede and replace.

Synonyms: Overthrow, Usurp

Question 10

Precipitously

Answer 10

Adverb
Very steeply (literal).
Hastily and without careful consideration (figurative).

Synonyms: Suddenly, Abruptly