Vocabulary Quiz 11

Question 1

Auspicious

Answer 1

(adv.) Ominous, esp. of good omen, betokening success, giving
promise of a favorable issue. Favorable, favoring, conducive to success. Of persons: Predicting
or prognosticating good.

Question 2

Invariably

Answer 2

(adv.) In an invariable manner; without variation, unchangingly,
constantly; without exception, in every case alike

Question 3

Ignominy

Answer 3

(n. ) Dishonor, disgrace, shame; infamy; the condition of being in
disgrace. Base quality or conduct.

Question 4

Abate

Answer 4

(v.) To beat down, demolish, destroy. To put an end to, do away with (as a
nuisance, or an action). To render null and void. To fall, be dejected or humbled. To fall in
amount, value, or price, suffer reduction, be reduced.

Question 5

Imbue

Answer 5

(v.) trans. To saturate, wet thoroughly (with moisture); to dye, tinge,
impregnate (with color or some physical quality). To impregnate, permeate, pervade, or inspire
(with opinions, feelings, habits, etc.)

Question 6

Inexplicable

Answer 6

(adj.) That cannot be explained; inscrutable, unintelligible;
(in recent use) that cannot be accounted for, unaccountable.

Question 7

Albeit

Answer 7

(conj.) Even though it be (that); admitting (that). Even if, even though,
although, though.

Question 8

Enumerate

Answer 8

(v.) trans. To count, ascertain the number of; more usually, to
mention a number of things or persons separately, as if for the purpose of counting; to specify as
in a list or catalogue.

Question 9

Inimical

Answer 9

(adj. ) Having the disposition or temper of an enemy; unfriendly,
hostile. Adverse or injurious in tendency or influence; harmful, hurtful. Const. to.

Question 10

Avail

Answer 10

: (v.) intr. To have force or efficacy for the accomplishment of a purpose; to be
effectual, serviceable, or of use; to afford help. To be of value, profit, benefit or advantage. To
make use of, use, employ.

Question 11

Acrid

Answer 11

(adj.) Bitter and hot or stinging to the taste, or having a similar effect upon the
eyes, skin, and mucous membrane; bitterly pungent, irritating, corrosive.

Question 12

Mollify

Answer 12

(v.) To soften in temper or disposition; to allay the anger or indignation
of; to calm, pacify, appease.

Question 13

Quaff

Answer 13

(v. ) intr. To drink deeply; to take a long draught. To drink repeatedly in this
manner. Occas. with of, in. Also fig.

Question 14

Equivocate

Answer 14

(v.) To use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid
commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge

Question 15

Sublime

Answer 15

(adj.) Elevated or lofty in thought, language. Impressing the mind with a
sense of grandeur or power; inspiring awe, veneration, etc. Supreme or outstanding; Complete;
absolute; utter