Vocabulary 2017-2018

Question 1

Insolent

Answer 1

boldly rude or disrespectful

Question 2

Futile

Answer 2

incapable of producing any result

Question 3

Immaculate

Answer 3

free from spot or stain

Question 4

Obstinate

Answer 4

firmly or stubbornly adhering to one’s purpose

Question 5

Infuriate

Answer 5

to make furious

Question 6

Perilous

Answer 6

involving or full of grave risk

Question 7

Apprehensive

Answer 7

uneasy or fearful about something that might happen

Question 8

Vehement

Answer 8

strongly emotional

Question 9

Indignant

Answer 9

feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base

Question 10

Ominous

Answer 10

portending evil or harm

Question 11

Inquisitive

Answer 11

given to inquiry, research, or asking questions

Question 12

Acquiesce

Answer 12

to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent:

Question 13

Exultant

Answer 13

highly elated;

Question 14

Perfunctory

Answer 14

lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm

Question 15

Retribution

Answer 15

punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

Question 16

Abscond

Answer 16

leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft.

Question 17

Morose

Answer 17

sullen and ill-tempered.

Question 18

Component

Answer 18

a part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle.

Question 19

Sanctity

Answer 19

the state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly

Question 20

Incessant

Answer 20

continuing without pause or interruption.

Question 21

Procrastinating

Answer 21

delay or postpone action; put off doing something.

Question 22

Macabre

Answer 22

disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury.

Question 23

Tumultuous

Answer 23

making a loud, confused noise; uproarious.

Question 24

Banal

Answer 24

so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

Question 25

Poignant

Answer 25

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

Question 26

Persecution

Answer 26

hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs

Question 27

Substantial

Answer 27

of considerable importance, size, or worth.

Question 28

Commendable

Answer 28

deserving praise

Question 29

Dispel

Answer 29

make disappear.

Question 30

Frivolous

Answer 30

not having any serious purpose or value.

Question 31

Derive

Answer 31

obtain something from

Question 32

Compelling

Answer 32

evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.

Question 33

Adversity

Answer 33

difficulties; misfortune.

Question 34

Euphemism

Answer 34

a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

Question 35

Didactic

Answer 35

intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.