vocab test 4-6

Question 1

abhor

Answer 1

(v) to shrink from in disgust; to detest

(adj) abhorrent disgusting; causing loathing

Question 2

affable

Answer 2

affable

(adj) pleasant; approachable; gracious
(n) affability friendliness of manner

Question 3

amiss

Answer 3

amiss

(adv) in a wrong or imperfect way
(adj) out of order; wrong

Question 4

despondent

Answer 4

despondent

(adj) depressed from loss of hope or confidence; utterly discouraged

Question 5

impel

Answer 5

impel

(v) 1. To drive or propel
2. to urge or drive by force or moral pressure

Question 6

interminable

Answer 6

interminable

(adj) endless; seeming to be without end

Question 7

irascible

Answer 7

irascible

(adj) quick tempered; irritable

Question 8

profound

Answer 8

profound
(adj) 1. Intense; deeply felt
2. having understanding or knowledge that goes beneath the surface, beyond the
obvious

Question 9

reverberate

Answer 9

reverberate

(v) to be repeated as in a series of echoes or vibrations

Question 10

tremulous

Answer 10

tremulous

(adj) 1. Marked by trembling or shaking
2. timid or fearful

Question 11

audacious

Answer 11

audacious

(adj) 1. Willing to take risks; daring
2. showing disrespect or a lack of courtesy
(n) audacity willingness to take risks by showing excessive boldness

Question 12

conscientious

Answer 12

conscientious

(adj) 1. Thorough; careful
2. honest; principled

Question 13

inkling

Answer 13

inkling

(n) a slight suspicion; a vague idea

Question 14

lackadaisical

Answer 14

lackadaisical

(adj) showing little spirit or enthusiasm

Question 15

mutiny

Answer 15

mutiny

(n) deliberate refusal to obey orders given by those in command; especially by sailors
(v) to rebel openly against a commander

Question 16

pilfer

Answer 16

pilfer

(v) to steal repeatedly small amounts of things that are of little value

Question 17

profusion

Answer 17

profusion

(n) a plentiful supply; a great or generous amount
(adj) profuse given or occurring in generous amounts; abundant

Question 18

prudent

Answer 18

prudent

(adj) very careful; showing judgment and wisdom
(n) prudence the avoidance of risk; carefulness in what one says or does

Question 19

rankle

Answer 19

rankle

(v) to cause continuing anger or irritation

Question 20

slovenly

Answer 20

slovenly

(adj) untidy; carelessly done

Question 21

arraign

Answer 21

arraign

(v) to bring before a court to face charges

Question 22

calamity

Answer 22

calamity

(n) an event that cause great suffering and harm; a disaster
(adj) calamitous disastrous

Question 23

dissension

Answer 23

dissension

(n) a difference of opinion; disagreement

Question 24

imminent

Answer 24

imminent

(adj) about to happen; likely to occur in the very near future

Question 25

meticulous

Answer 25

meticulous

(adj) extremely careful; attentive to small details