Vocabulary Unit 6

Question 1

allege

Answer 1

declare without proof

“I allege that you killed the man because you look like someone who would”

Question 2

arrogant

Answer 2

having excessive pride and self-worth

“He is so arrogant, someone please bring his ego down”

Question 3

benevolent

Answer 3

kind

“He is so benevolent, giving that homeless man $100”

Question 4

complacent

Answer 4

contented to a fault with oneself or one’s actions

“I am now complacent, knowing that robbery is a crime”

Question 5

corroborate

Answer 5

To confirm or support with evidence

“I corroborated the opinion, giving it a piece of evidence”

Question 6

digress

Answer 6

to wander away, especially from the main subject of writing or speaking

“I digressed from the topic on cancer because my grandfather died of it”

Question 7

dubious

Answer 7

doubtful, questionable

“The teacher said my habits while I use the bathroom are dubious, being gone for half the period”

Question 8

endure

Answer 8

To continue despite difficulty

“I endured the pain of training because I need to become the best”

Question 9

extol

Answer 9

Revere, praise highly

“I extolled the works of martin luther king, saying he was amazing”

Question 10

illuminate

Answer 10

To make clear, to supply light

“The sculpture in the center of the room was illuminating, it caught the attention of all tourists”

Question 11

indignant

Answer 11

displayinganger due to unfairness

“The basketball player was indignant after the referee missed an illuminating foul”

Question 12

meticulous

Answer 12

extremely careful and precise with details

“My friend was a perfectionist, meticulous on everything he does”

Question 13

orthodox

Answer 13

customary; traditional

“The church was doing something orthodox; going back to its origins”

Question 14

pretense

Answer 14

a false act intending to deceive

“I tried to put on a pretense that I averaged 10 points per game, but my friends all knew I was lying”

Question 15

reconcile

Answer 15

to make compatible, bringing it into harmony

“I reconciled the disputing ideas, suggesting a medium”

Question 16

satire

Answer 16

a use of ridicule or a work intending to ridicule

“My friend’s satire on how he failed his test made everyone laugh”

Question 17

subtle

Answer 17

difficult to detect

“I constantly gave her subtle hints that I liked her and she eventually caught on”

Question 18

tact

Answer 18

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

“I used tact when meeting my nemesis so nothing back would happen”

Question 19

tactile

Answer 19

having to do with the sense of touch

“The smooth surface was tactile and was a pleasure to feel”

Question 20

venerated

Answer 20

highly respected

“I revered the venerated general; he fought in countless battles”