VOCABULARY DAY 1

Question 1

ADMONISH

Answer 1

warn or reprimand someone firmly

Question 1

PEJORATIVE

Answer 1

expressing contempt or disapproval

Question 2

EFFUSIVE

Answer 2

marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm in short OA

Question 3

DELETERIOUS

Answer 3

causing harm or damage

Question 4

REBUKE

Answer 4

express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions

Question 5

DISDAIN

Answer 5

the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect; contempt

Question 6

PATRONIZE

Answer 6

Treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority

Question 7

AFFABLE

Answer 7

friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

Question 8

GREGARIOUS

Answer 8

(of a person) fond of company; sociable.

Question 9

ALACRITY

Answer 9

brisk and cheerful readiness, enthusiasm

Question 10

EBULLIENT

Answer 10

cheerful and full of energy

Question 11

ABATE

Answer 11

(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.
“the storm suddenly abated”
to lessen

Question 12

ABET

Answer 12

to help or encourage a person or thing to do something, esp. something wrong or illegal:

Question 13

SCAD

Answer 13

A very large number or amount.

Question 14

LIMBER

Answer 14

warm up in preparation for exercise or activity, especially sports.
“the acrobats were limbering up for the big show”

Question 15

IMPUGN

Answer 15

dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question.
“the father does not impugn her capacity as a good mother”

Question 16

ENTHRALLING

Answer 16

CAPTIVATING

Question 17

RANCOR

Answer 17

BITTTERNES, RESENTMENT

Question 18

NEFARIOUS

Answer 18

EVIL,IMMORAL

Question 19

ACCOST

Answer 19

APPROACH, AGGRESSIVELY

Question 20

ABROGATE

Answer 20

TO ABOLISH ; repeal or do away with