Vocabulary Words

Question 1

Lapel

Answer 1

Lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar.

Question 2

Anthropoids

Answer 2

Person who resembles a nonhuman primate.

Question 3

Progenitors

Answer 3

an ancestor in the direct line.

Question 4

Delusion

Answer 4

an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary.

Question 5

Dignitary

Answer 5

an important or influential (and often overbearing) person.

Question 6

Ridgepole

Answer 6

a beam laid along the edge where two sloping side of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafter.

Question 7

Year-end

Answer 7

the end of a calendar year.

Question 8

Rouse

Answer 8

Cause to be agitated, excited

Question 9

Reformation

Answer 9

Improvement (or an intended improvement in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairs.

Question 10

Consummate

Answer 10

Having or revealing supreme mastery or skill.

Question 11

Quasi

Answer 11

Having some resemblance.

Question 12

Ratify

Answer 12

approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation.

Question 13

Clandestine

Answer 13

Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

Question 14

Mares

Answer 14

Female equine animal

Question 15

Afflicted

Answer 15

Grievously affect especially by disease.

Question 16

Ecstasy

Answer 16

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

Question 17

constancy

Answer 17

the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation.

Question 18

lament

Answer 18

a cry of sorrow and grief

Question 19

eminence

Answer 19

high status importance owing to marked superiority.

Question 20

Rebuke

Answer 20

an act of expression of criticism and censure.

Question 21

Pining

Answer 21

a feeling of deep longing.

Question 22

Annexed

Answer 22

attach to

Question 23

invariably

Answer 23

without variation or change, in every case

Question 24

portent

Answer 24

a sign of something about to happen

Question 25

fasten

Answer 25

cause to be firmly attached

Question 26

Mulberry

Answer 26

any several trees of the Genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry.

Question 27

Impart

Answer 27

Transmit (knowledge or skills)

Question 28

Incur

Answer 28

make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to.

Question 29

Perusal

Answer 29

reading carefully with intent to remember

Question 30

Toil

Answer 30

productive work (especially physical work done for wages)

Question 31

Greenpeace

Answer 31

an international organization that works for environmental conservation and the endangered species.

Question 32

Entice

Answer 32

attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage

Question 33

provisions

Answer 33

the action of providing or supplying something for use

Question 34

lacquer

Answer 34

a liquid made of shellac dissolved in alcohol, or of synthetic substances that dries to form a hard protective coating for wood, metal, etc.

Question 35

Attend

Answer 35

be present at

Question 36

Provisional

Answer 36

arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later.

Question 37

Reparation

Answer 37

the making of amends for a wrong one has done, by paying money to or otherwise helping thos who have been wronged.

Question 38

Scorn

Answer 38

The feeling or belief that someone or something is worhtless or despicable: contempt.

Question 39

Adhere

Answer 39

stick fast to (a surface or substance)

Question 40

Sagacious

Answer 40

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement

Question 41

Furrows

Answer 41

a long narrow trench made in the ground by a low. esp. for planting seeds or for irrigation.

Question 42

Virtuous

Answer 42

having or showing high moral standards.

Question 43

Alms

Answer 43

money, food, or other donations given to the needy or poor.

Question 44

Yield

Answer 44

produce or provide.

Question 45

Yield 2.

Answer 45

give way to arguments, demands, or pressure.

Question 46

Stratum

Answer 46

a level or class to which people are assigned according to their social status, education, or income.

Question 47

Bureau

Answer 47

an office or department for transacting particular business

Question 48

Bystander

Answer 48

a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part

Question 49

Congregation

Answer 49

a group of people assembled for religious worship

Question 50

Auspicious

Answer 50

conductive to success; favorable

Question 51

Consolation

Answer 51

comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment

Question 52

Goodwill

Answer 52

Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude.

Question 53

Wherefore

Answer 53

for what reason

Question 54

Confectionery

Answer 54

candy and other sweets considered collectively

Question 55

Reverend

Answer 55

used as a title or form of address to members of the clegy

Question 56

Inquire

Answer 56

ask for information about someone.

Question 57

Encroach

Answer 57

intrude on (a person’s territory or a thing considered to be a right)

Question 58

Immerse

Answer 58

dip or submerge in a liquid OR involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest.

Question 59

Subjugate

Answer 59

bring under domination or control, esp. by conquest// make someone or something subordinate to.