Vocab List III

Question 1

Abject

Answer 1

Adjective
(Of a person or their behavior) completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing

Example
I was totally ABJECT and regretted my decision when I cheated on the test. (Not like I ever would though!)

Synonyms
Resigned, Scummy, Low

Question 2

Allege

Answer 2

Verb
Claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case

Example
I was floored when Ise had no proof and decided to ALLEGE to the teachers that I cheated on the test.

Synonyms
Recount, Testify, Avow

Question 3

Brevity

Answer 3

Noun
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech

Example
When brought to Ms. Briardy’s, I used complete BREVITY in my argument, reenacting every moment of the test, proving my innocence.

Synonyms
Crispness, Conciseness, Pointedness

Question 4

Marginal

Answer 4

Adjective
Relating to or situated at the edge or margin of something

Example
When I finally got back my test, my grade was MARGINAL, crammed into the very edge of my test, so I had to squint to see I got full points.

Synonyms
Minimal, Minor, Insignificant

Question 5

Riotous

Answer 5

Adjective
Having a vivid, varied appearance

Example
Somehow, Quan, that one RIOTOUS kid who wore every color of the rainbow - even in his hair, managed to come out of nowhere and prove I cheated on the test.

Synonyms
Rowdy, Unruly, Turbulent

Question 6

Insignia

Answer 6

Noun
A badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office, or membership of an organization; an official emblem

Example
I knew I was doomed when I saw the very official INSIGNIA of the police badge, being worn by an officer who had come here to take me to jail for cheating on the test.

Synonyms
Badge, Coat of Arms, Symbol

Question 7

Quell

Answer 7

Verb
Put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force

Example
After I got sent to Juvie, I started a riot with the other test-cheaters that the police had to QUELL with rubber batons.

Synonyms
Annihilate, Conquer, Extinguish

Question 8

Yammer

Answer 8

Verb
Talk foolishly or incessantly

Example
After starting the riot, I was sent to the insane asylum and started to YAMMER on and on about question 4b and its meaning on life.

Synonyms
Ramble, Grumble, Fuss

Question 9

Free Space!!

Answer 9

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Question 10

Ricochet

Answer 10

Verb
(Of a projectile) rebound one or more times off a surface

Example
When I spent 72 seasons in the insane asylum, I started to think I was a rubber ball and decided to bounce around and RICOCHET off the walls, sealing my fate forever.

Synonyms
Deflect, Recoil, Rebound