Vocab Quiz #15 Flashcards
Rambunctious (adj)
hyper and energetic
EX: The classroom looked like a war zone after the rambunctious kindergartners ran around knocking things onto the ground.
importunate (adj)
demanding in an annoying way
EX: When the importunate salesman came to my door, he refused to take “no” for an answer and even demanded I purchase his goods.
excoriate (verb)
to wear off the skin of
EX: A day of arduous toil, that might excoriate a lady’s palm, would make no sensible impression on that of a hardy ploughman.
inveterate (adj)
have a particular interest or habit that is unlikely to change
EX: Ginger is an inveterate reader who always has a book in her hands.
bravado (noun)
a show of defiance or courage
trying to show off
EX: Because of his foolish bravado, he barely escaped drowning in the rough surf.
ubiquitous (adj)
existing or being everywhere at the same time
EX: When I was a kid, I thought my parents were ubiquitous because it seemed as if they knew everything I did.
scintillate (verb)
remarkably witty
EX: During the interview, the clever comedian came up with one scintillating response after another.
meritorious (adj)
deserving of rewards or praise
EX: Of all his achievements, winning the gold medal was definitely his most meritorious
exegesis (noun)
an explanation or critical interpretation of a text
EX: The student’s exegesis of the novel was one of the best summaries the professor had ever read.
expedite (verb)
to cause something to happen faster
EX: If you would like to expedite the shipping of your order, please pay the express shipping fee.
animus (noun)
an intense feeling of loathing or disgust; hatred
EX: My animus towards my roommate stems from the fact he is constantly stealing my food.
comprise (verb)
to be made up of
EX: Women and children comprise seventy percent of the hospital’s patients.
