Vocabulary 6

Question 1

Jargon

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N. Vocabulary distinctive to a particular group of people

Syn: terminology; lingo

Question 2

Catalyst

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N. A person, thing, or agent that speeds up or stimulates a result, reaction, or change
Syn: mechanism; vehicle; means

Question 3

Judicious

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Adj. showing sound judgment

Syn: sensible; wise; careful ant: foolish; impractical; prejudicial

Question 4

Foible

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N. A minor weakness in character

Syn: fault;shortcoming

Question 5

Benediction

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N. The act of blessing

Ant: curse; malediction

Question 6

Frivolous

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Adj. trivial; silly
Syn: inconsequential; vain
Ant: vital; important

Question 7

Alacrity

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N. Liveliness; willingness; eagerness
Syn: enthusiasm; readiness; zeal
Ant: slowness; reluctance

Question 8

Deify

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V. To make a god of ; to look upon or worship as a god
Syn: idolize; worship
Ant: abhor; detest

Question 9

Carnage

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N. Bloody and extensive slaughter

Syn: bloodshed; slaughter

Question 10

Impel

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V. To push into motion
Syn: urge; force; propel drive
Ant: restrain

Question 11

Epitaph

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N. An inscription on a tombstone; a brief comment about a deceased can person

Question 12

Harp

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V. To persist in talking continuously

Syn: ramble; complain

Question 13

Lateral

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Adj. of or relating to the side

Syn: sideways

Question 14

Pallid

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Adj. pale; faint in color
Syn: colorless
Ant: hearty; robust

Question 15

Impetuous

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Adj. acting suddenly without thought
Syn: impulsive rush
Ant: planned; careful

Question 16

Adjunct

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Adj. connected or attached to in a dependent, subordinate, or auxiliary manner, but not a part of

Question 17

Macabre

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Adj. horrible; grim
Syn: ghastly; sinister
Ant: beautiful; lovely

Question 18

Farcical

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Adj. absurd; ridiculously clumsy
Syn: ludicrous; funny
Ant: somber; serious

Question 19

Debonair

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Adj. carefree and self-confident in manner; elegant and gracious
Syn: charming; refined; suave
Ant: gauche; awkward

Question 20

Penchant

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N. A strong liking
Syn: fondness; inclination; taste
Ant: dislike; abhorrence

Question 21

Deplete

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V. To use up gradually
Syn: empty; exhaust
Ant: replenish

Question 22

Chicanery

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N. The use of tricks or clever talk to deceive or evade
Syn: trickery; subterfuge
Ant: honesty

Question 23

Feisty

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Adj. aggressive; lively energetic
Syn: spirited; frisky
Ant: lethargic

Question 24

Mitigate

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V. To make less severe; to become milder
Syn: diminish; alleviate
Ant: aggravate; exacerbate

Question 25

Gull

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V. To cheat to fool or hoax | Syn: dupe; scam; trick

Question 26

Nadir

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N. Lowest point Syn: bottom Ant: peak; zenith

Question 27

Equivocal

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Adj. ambiguous; intentionally vague Syn: uncertain; cryptic Ant: certain; definite

Question 28

Genealogy

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N. Family history | Syn: lineage

Question 29

Impervious

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Adj. incapable of being affected Syn: resistant; invulnerable Ant: vulnerable

Question 30

Filial

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Adj. of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter

Question 31

Germ

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Vital or related | Latin

Question 32

Greg

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Group | Latin

Question 33

Mar

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Sea | Latin

Question 34

Prim

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First | Latin

Question 35

Pyro

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Fire | Greek

Question 36

Clam

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Cry out | Latin

Question 37

Plu

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More | Latin

Question 38

Tang

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Touch | Latin

Question 39

String

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Bind | Latin

Question 40

Liber

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Free | Latin

Question 41

Junct

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Join | Latin

Question 42

Clud

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Close | Latin

Question 43

Se

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Apart | Latin

Question 44

Trib

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Pay Latin

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Dign

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Worth | Latin

Question 46

Luc

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Light | Latin

Question 47

Rupt

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Break | Latin

Question 48

Grat

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Pleasing | Latin

Question 49

Medi

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Middle | Latin

Question 50

Soph

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Wisdom | Greek

Question 51

Curr

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Run | Latin

Question 52

Tempor

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Time | Latin

Question 53

Migr

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Wander | Latin

Question 54

Trans

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Across | Latin

Question 55

Gamy

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Marriage | Greek

Question 56

Ob

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``` Oc Op O Against Opposed Toward Before Upon Over completely Oppositely ```

Question 57

Oblate

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Flattened at the poles

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Obituary

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Notice of death

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Oblivious

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Forgetful

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Oblique

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Evasive

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Obligate

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To bind

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Obliterate

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To blot out

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Obnoxious

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Very offensive

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Obscurant

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One opposed to enlightenment

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Obsecrate

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To beg

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Obsolete

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No longer in use

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Obstinate

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Stubborn

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Obtuse

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Slow to understand

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Obvious

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Evident

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Occultist

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Concealed or esoteric

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Opponent

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An adversary

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Oppress

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To tyrannize

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Opportune

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Fitting

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Oppugnant

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Antagonistic

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Obbligato

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Indispensable

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Obovoid

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Egg-shaped

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Oblation

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A sacrifice