Vocab Test 1 (9.09.16)

Question 1

Adversity

Answer 1

Difficulties; misfortune.

Question 2

Condescending

Answer 2

Having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.

Question 3

Congregation

Answer 3

A gathering or collection of people, animals, or things.

Question 4

Deleterious

Answer 4

Causing harm or damage.

Question 5

Demagogue

Answer 5

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

Question 6

Enervating

Answer 6

Causing one to feel drained of energy or vitality.

Question 7

Abbreviate

Answer 7

To shorten.

Question 8

Amicable

Answer 8

Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.

Question 9

Anonymous

Answer 9

Not identified by name; of unknown name.

Question 10

Antagonist

Answer 10

A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.

Question 11

Anecdote

Answer 11

A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

Question 12

Benevolent

Answer 12

Well meaning and kindly.