Vocabulary 10

Question 1

What does ‘devolve’ mean?

Answer 1

To transfer or delegate responsibility or power to a lower level.

Question 2

True or False: ‘Munificent’ means extremely generous or giving.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: A ‘winsome’ person is _____ in a charming or attractive way.

Answer 3

appealing

Question 4

Which word describes actions that are secretive or stealthy?

Answer 4

Furtive

Question 5

What is the meaning of ‘fleece’ in a financial context?

Answer 5

To deceive or cheat someone out of money.

Question 6

What does ‘sedulous’ imply about a person’s work ethic?

Answer 6

Diligent and showing dedication or perseverance.

Question 7

True or False: ‘Tantamount’ means equivalent in value or significance.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is ‘largess’?

Answer 8

Generosity in giving gifts or money.

Question 9

Multiple choice: Which of the following means ‘to act with great care and effort’? A) Furtive B) Sedulous C) Winsome

Answer 9

B) Sedulous

Question 10

Short answer: Provide a synonym for ‘munificent’.

Answer 10

Generous

Question 11

Impute

Answer 11

Represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done or possessed by someone, attribute.

Question 12

Prodigious

Answer 12

Great in size, or extent