Vocabulary Words #10

Question 1

Autonomy

Answer 1

(n) independence; self-government

Example Sentence:

In search of _________, the settlers refused
to pay taxes to their mother country.

Question 2

Cryptic

Answer 2

(adj) secret; having a hidden meaning

Example Sentence:

F.B.I agents asked a university expert to try to
decode the _________ ransom demand.

Question 3

Debilitate

Answer 3

(v) – to weaken

Example Sentence:

The cruel jailer starved his prisoners in order
to _________ them.

Question 4

Exacerbate

Answer 4

(v) to make a situation worse; to irritate

Example Sentence:

If you want to _________ your upset
stomach, try the spicy chili.

Question 5

Gullible

Answer 5

(adj) easily deceived

Example Sentence:

_________ people are at the mercy of clever
swindlers.

Question 6

Incorrigible

Answer 6

(adj) too firmly fixed to be reformed or
changed

Example Sentence:

Harry’s _________ habit of smoking has
impaired our relationship.

Question 7

Partisan

Answer 7

(adj) showing strong support for a political
party or cause

Example Sentence:

A national crisis demands ignoring _________
politics and opportunism.

Question 8

Resilient

Answer 8

(adj) – springing back into shape or position

Example Sentence:

Blanca was so _________that she was back
on the court two weeks after the basketball
injury.

Question 9

Sycophant

Answer 9

(n) one who tries to win favor or advancement
by flattering persons of influence

Example Sentence:

We assume the _________ will switch
loyalties as soon as he is offered a better deal.

Question 10

Venerate

Answer 10

(v) – to regard with respect and reverence; to
honor

Example Sentence:

We _________ others for their achievements
rather than for their possessions.