Vocabulary List #5

Question 1

labyrinth (n)

Answer 1

an intricate combination of paths

Question 2

loquacious (adj)

Answer 2

garrulous; wordy; talkative

Question 3

repudiate (v)

Answer 3

to reject; to deny

Question 4

superficial (adj)

Answer 4

being at or near the surface OR shallow; not profound

Question 5

primordial (adj)

Answer 5

a beginning

Question 6

prevaricate (v)

Answer 6

to lie; to speak falsely or misleadingly

Question 7

mellifluous (adj)

Answer 7

sweet-sounding

Question 8

provincial (adj)

Answer 8

local

Question 9

contemptuous (adj)

Answer 9

arrogant; haughty; disdainful

Question 10

assertion (n)

Answer 10

a positive statement or declaration usually made without support or reason

Question 11

lucid (adj)

Answer 11

easily understood; clear

Question 12

enigma (n)

Answer 12

a mystery

Question 13

diverse (adj)

Answer 13

varied

Question 14

maudlin (adj)

Answer 14

foolishly sentimental

Question 15

desiccate (v)

Answer 15

to dry up thoroughly

Question 16

farcical (adj)

Answer 16

absurd; ludicrous

Question 17

vibrant (adj)

Answer 17

vigorous; energetic

Question 18

virulent (adj)

Answer 18

intensely bitter or spiteful

Question 19

contrite (adj)

Answer 19

remorseful; repentant

Question 20

incessant (adj)

Answer 20

never-ending; continuous