vocab words - c

Question 1

Cache

Answer 1

A secure place that is used to store objects secretly.

Question 2

Capitalize

Answer 2

To profit from a resource or an opportunity.

Question 3

Capitulate

Answer 3

To surrender on terms agreed upon in advance.

She finally capitulated, and decided to go on a date with him.

Question 4

Credible

Answer 4

Something that can be trusted on the basis of logic or rationale.

Question 5

Corroborate

Answer 5

To support with evidence or authority.

Question 6

Complacent

Answer 6

Accepting something after being self-satisfied.

Question 7

Construe

Answer 7

interpret (a word or action) in a particular way

The lawyer skillfully construed the witness’s statement to support his client’s innocence.

Question 8

Contentious

Answer 8

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

Since he was obviously in a contentious mood, I decided to leave early, and avoid an argument.

Question 9

Covet

Answer 9

yearn to possess or have (something)

He won the awards and recognitions his friends coveted.