Vocabulary List 8

Question 1

Affable

Answer 1

Pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly, cordial.
Characterized by warmth and friendliness.

Question 2

Alacrity

Answer 2

Cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness; eagerness; liveliness, briskness.

Question 3

Craven(ly)

Answer 3

Lacking the least bit of courage; contemptibly fainthearted; cowardly.

Question 4

Ineffectual(ly)

Answer 4

Not producing the proper effect; without effect; futile; unavailing.
Powerless; impotent.

Question 5

Meander

Answer 5

To follow a winding or intricate course.

To wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination; ramble.

Question 6

Nuance or Nuanced

Answer 6

A subtle distinction or variation

A delicate shading of meaning, feeling, or value

Question 7

Null or Nullify

Answer 7

(As adjective) Having no legal or binding force; invalid
Having no value; insignificant
(As verb) To render or declare legally invalid or inoperative
To deprive something of value or effectiveness

Question 8

Patrician

Answer 8

(As noun) A member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
A person of refined upbringing, manners, and taste
(As adjective) Of, pertaining to, or appropriate to, a person of high birth; noble; not plebeian

Question 9

Placate

Implacable

Answer 9

To ease the anger or agitation of; to calm, soothe, appease, pacify
Impossible to calm, soothe, appease, pacify
Having or showing uncompromising determination in purpose or action

Question 10

Repartee

Answer 10

A quick and witty reply

A succession or interchange of clever retorts; amusing and usually light sparring with words