Vocab. Units 5-8 Words

Question 0

Visage

Answer 0

Face; Facial expression

Question 1

Envisage

Answer 1

To imagine

Question 2

Apparition

Answer 2

An unreal figure

Question 3

Perspicacious

Answer 3

Wise

Question 4

Retrospective

Answer 4

Looking backward over a period of time

Question 5

Aspect

Answer 5

A part or point of view that can be considered or viewed

Question 6

Introspective

Answer 6

Contemplating ones own thoughts and feelings

Question 7

Phenomenon

Answer 7

A fact or event that can be observed or documented

Question 8

Diaphanous

Answer 8

Lightweight and transparent

Question 9

Epiphany

Answer 9

A moment of great insight; Revelation

Question 10

Sycophant

Answer 10

A person who flatters; A yes-man

Question 11

Adherent

Answer 11

A follower of a person or idea

Question 12

Incoherent

Answer 12

Not able to be understood

Question 13

Inherent

Answer 13

Existing as a natural part

Question 14

Diffuse

Answer 14

Not concentrated or focused

Question 15

Effusive

Answer 15

Overflowing with words or feelings

Question 16

Profuse

Answer 16

Plentiful; Abundant

Question 17

Resolute

Answer 17

Steadfast; Determined

Question 18

Dissolute

Answer 18

Devoted to sensual pleasure

Question 19

Insoluble

Answer 19

(1) Impossible to solve or fix (2) Unable to be dissolved

Question 20

Diligent

Answer 20

Hard-working and careful

Question 21

Recollect

Answer 21

To remember

Question 22

Sacrilege

Answer 22

An act against a holy person or place

Question 23

Proficient

Answer 23

Skilled at

Question 24

Factotum

Answer 24

An assistant who does a variety of things

Question 25

Facsimile

Answer 25

A copy or imitation

Question 26

Facile

Answer 26

Too simplistic

Question 27

Expound

Answer 27

To explain or discuss in detail

Question 28

Proponent

Answer 28

One who argues in favor of

Question 29

Infrastructure

Answer 29

The basic framework of a building or system

Question 30

Construe

Answer 30

To interpret or analyze something in a particular way

Question 31

Constructive

Answer 31

Having a positive effect

Question 32

Destitute

Answer 32

Having no money

Question 33

Restitution

Answer 33

Payment for an injury

Question 34

Stature

Answer 34

Level of achievement or authority

Question 35

Complacent

Answer 35

Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved

Question 36

Placebo

Answer 36

Something that has a positive mental effect but no physical effect

Question 37

Placid

Answer 37

Calm

Question 38

Gratuitous

Answer 38

Unnecessary or unwanted

Question 39

Ingratiate

Answer 39

To gain another’s favor by flattering or false friendliness

Question 40

Ingrate

Answer 40

One who is not properly thankful

Question 41

Docile

Answer 41

Easily taught

Question 42

Indoctrinate

Answer 42

To teach a certain point of view to

Question 43

Doctrine

Answer 43

That which is taught

Question 44

Temper

Answer 44

To decrease the strength of

Question 45

Temperance

Answer 45

Restraint or moderation

Question 46

Intemperate

Answer 46

Lacking moderation