Vocabulary Study Q4

Question 1

Sundry

Answer 1

• Adjective: of various kinds; several

Question 2

Tacit

Answer 2

• Adjective: understood or implied without being stated

Question 3

Interpose

Answer 3

• Verb: place or insert between one thing and another

Question 4

Laconic

Answer 4

• Adjective: (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words

Question 5

Reprobate

Answer 5

• Noun: an unprincipled person (often used humorously or affectionately)

Question 6

Ensconce

Answer 6

• Verb: establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place

Question 7

Miscreant

Answer 7

• Noun: a person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law

Question 8

Lachrymose

Answer 8

• Adjective: tearful or given to weeping

Question 9

Portend

Answer 9

• Verb: be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen

Question 10

Evince

Answer 10

• Verb: reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling)

Question 11

Vociferate

Answer 11

• Verb: shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently

Question 12

Expostulate

Answer 12

• Verb: express strong disapproval or disagreement

Question 13

Equanimity

Answer 13

• Noun: mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation

Question 14

Prognosticate

Answer 14

• Verb: foretell or prophesy a future event

Question 15

Vagary

Answer 15

• Noun: an unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone’s behavior

Question 16

Munificent

Answer 16

• Adjective: (of a gift or sum of money) larger or more generous that is usual or necessary