Vocabulary List 11

Question 1

Poignant

Answer 1

evoking a keen sense of darkness or regret

Question 2

Inundate

Answer 2

overwhelm someone with things/ people to deal with

Question 3

Fruitless

Answer 3

failing to receive the desired results

Question 4

Garbled

Answer 4

confusing, distorted, or unclear

Question 5

Sanguine

Answer 5

Optimistic especially in a bad situation

Question 6

Phlegmatic

Answer 6

having an unemotional or calm deposition

Question 7

Corroborate

Answer 7

Confirm or give support to

Question 8

Comprehensive

Answer 8

relating to understanding, complete all aspects of something

Question 9

Zealous

Answer 9

great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of an objective

Question 10

Coerce

Answer 10

Persuade to do something using force or threats

Question 11

Elapse

Answer 11

time to pass or go by

Question 12

Meticulous

Answer 12

very careful and precise

Question 13

Domicile

Answer 13

treat a country as permanent home

Question 14

lax

Answer 14

careless, negligent

Question 15

Sporadic

Answer 15

occasional

Question 16

Rash

Answer 16

too hasty, reckless

Question 17

Conjecture

Answer 17

conclusion or opinion formed on incomplete information

Question 18

Obviate

Answer 18

remove a need or difficulty

Question 19

Lurid

Answer 19

sensational

Question 20

Quip

Answer 20

a witty remark