Vocabulary List 1

Question 1

Divulge (v.); Divulgence (n.)

Answer 1

Definition: To tell; to reveal (as a secret).

Model: The reporter was fired when she DIVULGED information from a classified document.

Question 2

Dogmatic (adj.); Dogmatically (adv.); Dogma (n.)

Answer 2

Definition: Arrogant and stubborn about one’s (often unproven) beliefs.

Model: His DOGMATIC approach just won’t allow for another point of view.

Question 3

Insipid (adj.); Insipidly (adv.)

Answer 3

Definition: Lacking flavor, dull; not at all stimulating.

Model: My mom wanted me to be an accountant, but I found the classes boring and INSIPID.

Question 4

Futile (adj.); Futility (n.); Futilely (adv.)

Answer 4

Definition: Serving no useful purpose; completely ineffective.

Model: The leader made his point very clear: resistance is FUTILE; everyone must comply.

Question 5

Extraneous (adj.); Extraneously (adv.)

Answer 5

Definition: Inessential; not constituting a vital part.

Model: I tried to be clear and concise by avoiding EXTRANEOUS information in my report.

Question 6

Coerce (v.); Coercion (n.); Coercible (adj)

Answer 6

Definition: To force by using pressure, intimidation, or threats.

Model: James tried to COERCE Sam into cheating with threats of physical violence.

Question 7

Grotesque (adj.); Grotesquely (adv.)

Answer 7

Definition: Having a strange, bizarre design.

Model: The actors wore dark capes and GROTESQUE masks.

Question 8

Meticulous (adj.); Meticulously (adv.); Meticulousness (n.)

Answer 8

Definition: Extremely careful about small details; precise.

Model: With METICULOUS care, he crafted a miniature dollhouse for his daughter.

Question 9

Temerity (n.)

Answer 9

Definition: Recklessness; a foolish disregard of danger.

Model: With great TEMERITY, Lindsay dove into the shark infested waters.

Question 10

Gregarious (adj.); Gregariousness (n.); Gregariously (adv.)

Answer 10

Definition: Sociable; fond of the company of others.

Model: My family is full of many GREGARIOUS and outgoing people.