Vocabulary Set 9

Question 1

allocate

Answer 1

v. set apart, designate for a special purpose, distribute

Question 2

ardent

Answer 2

adj. enthusiastic, impassioned

Question 3

assiduous

Answer 3

adj. persistent, attentive, diligent

Question 4

brash

Answer 4

adj. impudent, rash, brazen

Question 5

capricious

Answer 5

adj. changing constantly, subject to whims and passing fancies

Question 6

chastise

Answer 6

v. inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severley

Question 7

copious

Answer 7

adj. abundant, plentiful, verbose

Question 8

deviate

Answer 8

v. to stray from the norm; n. one who strays from the norm; adj. differing from a norm, unconventional

Question 9

emaciated

Answer 9

adj. unnaturally thin

Question 10

exult

Answer 10

v. to rejoice greatly, revel

Question 11

gnarled

Answer 11

adj. knotted, twisted, lumpy

Question 12

indemnity

Answer 12

n. a payment for damage or loss, compensation

Question 13

inkling

Answer 13

n. a hint, a vague notion

Question 14

limpid

Answer 14

adj. clear, transparent, easily understood

Question 15

omnipotent

Answer 15

adj. almighty, having unlimited power

Question 16

palatable

Answer 16

adj. agreeable to taste or one’s preferences; suitable for consumption

Question 17

poignant

Answer 17

adj. deeply affecting, touching; sharp in taste and smell

Question 18

rancor

Answer 18

n. bitter resentment and ill will

Question 19

sophomoric

Answer 19

adj. immature and overconfident, pretentious

Question 20

spontaneous

Answer 20

adj. arising naturally, not planned in advance