Vocab V

Question 0

Genial

Answer 0

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Friendly and cheerful

Sentence: The genial players were very bubbly, yet they lacked talent.

Question 1

Fervent

Answer 1

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Having or displaying a passionate intensity

Sentence: His fervent friend was a good spokesman, yet he preferred not to give large speeches.

Question 2

Dotage

Answer 2

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: The period of life in which a person is old and weak

Sentence: His daughter took care of him in his dotage, but he was very stubborn.

Question 3

Wearisome

Answer 3

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Causing one to feel tired or bored

Sentence: The wearisome couple hiked on, yet they were slower than usual.

Question 4

Patriarch

Answer 4

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: The male head of a family or tribe

Sentence: The patriarch suddenly decided to move his tribe, and he didn’t even look back.

Question 5

Florid

Answer 5

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Having a red or flushed complexion

Sentence: The florid little man was extremely tired, yet he kept on running.

Question 6

Discerning

Answer 6

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Having or showing good judgment

Sentence: The discerning consumers went to the new sporting goods store, and they were very pleased.

Question 7

Trifling

Answer 7

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Unimportant or trivial

Sentence: The funny trifling facts consumed the class, so no one spoke a word.

Question 8

Admixture

Answer 8

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: Something mixed with something else, typically as a minor ingredient

Sentence: She had plenty of cereal with an admixture of raisins, yet she wouldn’t share with anyone.

Question 9

Phenomenon

Answer 9

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen

Sentence: The strange phenomenon left everyone bewildered, and it didn’t seem to die out.

Question 10

Dreariness

Answer 10

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

Sentence: Jane’s dreariness filled the small room, but she tried to cover it up.

Question 11

Ingenuity

Answer 11

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: The quality of being clever, original, and inventive

Sentence: His ingenuity was overwhelming, but he took it for granted.

Question 12

Palate

Answer 12

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A person’s appreciation of taste and flavor

Sentence: Her palate was very diverse, yet she didn’t like bologna.

Question 13

Instantaneously

Answer 13

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Occurring or done in the exact moment

Sentence: He felt the pain instantaneously, so he cried out in pain.

Question 14

Redeemed

Answer 14

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: Compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something

Sentence: Beth redeemed herself after fighting with her brother, but she was soon back to her old ways.

Question 15

Magistrate

Answer 15

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A civil officer or judge who administers the law

Sentence: The magistrate was lenient with the teenager, but he was very tough on everyone else.

Question 16

Ignominious

Answer 16

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

Sentence: The basketball team tried to be stealthy, but they still faced an ignominious defeat.

Question 17

Courteously

Answer 17

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner

Sentence: Rick courteously rejected the offer, but he was open to other ideas.

Question 18

Pedestal

Answer 18

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: The base or support in which a statue or column is mounted

Sentence: The pedestal was very stout, yet it was still flimsy.

Question 19

Eminent

Answer 19

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: A person who is famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession

Sentence: Carl is one of the most eminent guitarists in the industry, but he was had hardships along the way.