Vocabulary List #17

Question 1

Not resulting in profit or income; unprofitable; unrewarding, usually in a financial way.

Answer 1

Unremunerative

Question 2

Detracting from one’s appearance, character, or reputation; unattractive.

Answer 2

Unbecoming

Question 3

A pouring out of wine or other liquid in honor of a deity; an intoxicating beverage, as wine, especially when drink in ceremonial or celebrative situations.

Answer 3

Libation

Question 4

Obedient; dutiful; compliant and deferential.

Answer 4

Obsequious

Question 5

Having the power of perception by the senses; finely sensitive in perception or feeling; aware.

Answer 5

Sentient

Question 6

Of or relating to to the married state or to married persons and their relations.

Answer 6

Conjugal

Question 7

To gain or regain the favor or goodwill of: to appease.

Answer 7

Propitiate

Question 8

having or seeming to have no end; wearisomely protracted.

Answer 8

Interminable

Question 9

Highly offensive, unpleasant, or objectionable; repulsive or disgusting; morally debased, depraved, or despicable.

Answer 9

Vile

Question 10

Deserving censure, criticism, or contempt; wretched.

Answer 10

Deplorable