vocabulary list 1

Question 1

Acquiesce

Answer 1

(noun) to accept or agree unwillingly. Needs some convincing to agree

Question 2

Adversity

Answer 2

(noun) A difficult situation or condition. misfortunate.

Question 3

Allusion

Answer 3

(noun) an indirect reference. A statement that refers to something indirectly.

Question 4

Arbitrate

Answer 4

(verb) to settle an argument between two groups after hearing both opinions and ideas.

Question 5

Berate

Answer 5

(verb) to criticize or scold someone in an angry and loud way.

Question 6

Cognizant

Answer 6

(adj) having knowledge of or being aware of.

Question 7

Credible

Answer 7

(adj) believable ; trustworthy.

Question 8

Discernible

Answer 8

(adj) to be seen or understood; noticeable.

Question 9

Euphoria

Answer 9

(noun) a state of intense happiness.

Question 10

Incoherent

Answer 10

(adj) not easily understood.

Question 11

Juxtapose

Answer 11

(verb) put side by side to show contrast.

Question 12

Malevolent

Answer 12

(adj) wishing harm to others; malicious.

Question 13

Opportunist

Answer 13

(noun) a person who takes advantage of a circumstance to better their situation.

Question 14

Plight

Answer 14

(noun) difficult, dangerous, or unfortunate situation.

Question 15

Pretense

Answer 15

(noun) a claim that is not real.

Question 16

Prowess

Answer 16

(noun) skill or expertise in an activity or field.

Question 17

Revelation

Answer 17

(noun) a surprising realization that makes one look at things in a new way.

Question 18

Skeptic

Answer 18

(noun) a person who doubts an idea or belief exists or is valid.

Question 19

Superlative

Answer 19

(adj) exceptionally good; excellent.

Question 20

Tangible

Answer 20

(adj) capable of being touched.

Question 21

Vigor

Answer 21

(noun) physical or mental strenght/force.