Vocabulary List 7

Question 1

Assail

Answer 1

To attack violently with blows or words

To encounter with the intention of mastering

Question 2

Capitulate

Answer 2

To surrender unconditionally or on agreed upon terms

To give up on someone

Question 3

Circumspect/Circumspectly/Circumspection

Answer 3

Attentive to all the circumstances of a case or the probable consequences of an actions; cautions, prudent, wary

Question 4

Clamber

Answer 4

To climb using both hands and feet; climb with effort of difficulty – also used figuratively

Question 5

Heterogeneous

Answer 5

Composed of dissimilar elements, parts, or ingredients (as opposed to homogenous

Question 6

Malcontent

Answer 6

Discontented; uneasy; dissatisfied; especially, dissatisfied with an established order or the government
One who is discontented or dissatisfied

Question 7

Obsequious

Answer 7

Obedient or attentive to a fawning, submissive degree

Question 8

Quintessence

Answer 8

The pure and concentrated essence of something

The most perfect embodiment of something

Question 9

Tutelage

Answer 9

The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding
The state of being under a guardian
Instruction, espacilly individual instruction accompanied by close attention and guidance

Question 10

Visage

Answer 10

The face, countenance, or look of a person or an animal; chiefly applied to the human face.