Vocab RT pt 2

Question 1

Bevy

Answer 1

A large group of a particular type of animal, especially birds or other creatures.

Question 2

Benighted

Answer 2

Lacking knowledge, education, or awareness in a particular area.

Question 3

Bedlam

Answer 3

A chaotic situation full of noise, confusion, or disorder.

Question 4

Battery

Answer 4

(n) The act of beating or striking someone; (v) to physically strike someone.

Question 5

Augment

Answer 5

To make something greater by adding to it.

Question 6

Atone

Answer 6

To make up for or compensate for a wrongdoing or mistake.

Question 7

Assail

Answer 7

To assault or attack with force or aggression.

Question 8

Asinine

Answer 8

Extremely foolish or lacking intelligence.

Question 9

Armament

Answer 9

The weapons, equipment, or supplies used for war or combat.

Question 10

Appease

Answer 10

To calm or make peace with someone, often by meeting their demands or apologizing.

Question 11

Aberration

Answer 11

A deviation from what is normal or expected.

Question 12

Cacophony

Answer 12

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Question 13

Eloquent

Answer 13

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Question 14

Insidious

Answer 14

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.

Question 15

Juxtapose

Answer 15

To place two things side by side for comparison.

Question 16

Lethargic

Answer 16

Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.

Question 17

Munificent

Answer 17

More generous than is usual or necessary.

Question 18

Nefarious

Answer 18

Wicked or criminal.

Question 19

Belligerent

Answer 19

Hostile and aggressive.

Question 20

Capricious

Answer 20

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.