Vocab Week 5

Question 1

Recourse (n)

Answer 1

a source of help in a difficult situation

Question 2

Constrained (adj)

Answer 2

cause to appear unnaturally forced; lacking spontaneity

Question 3

Aversion (n)

Answer 3

a feeling of intense dislike

Question 4

Perpetrate (v)

Answer 4

perform an act, usually with negative connotation

Question 5

Avarice (n)

Answer 5

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Question 6

Edict (n)

Answer 6

a formal or authoritative proclamation

Question 7

Disconcert (v)

Answer 7

disturb the composure of; unsettle

Question 8

Capitulate (v)

Answer 8

surrender under agreed conditions

Question 9

Cleave (v)

Answer 9

separate or cut with a tool

Question 10

Veritable (adj)

Answer 10

true; often used to stress the aptness of metaphors (an intensifier)

Question 11

Staid (adj)

Answer 11

characterized by dignity and propriety; respectable and unadventurous; the same

Question 12

Beguile (v)

Answer 12

charm, influence, or enchant (someone), usually in a deceptive way

Question 13

Purport (v)

Answer 13

appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely; to have the specious appearance of intending or claiming

Question 14

Bequeath (v)

Answer 14

leave or give by will after one’s death