vol 2 vocab

Question 1

acquiesce (v)

Answer 1

accept; accept something reluctantly but without protest;

Question 2

haughty (adj)

Answer 2

“stuck up”; arrogantly superior and disdainful

Question 3

avarice (n)

Answer 3

greed

Question 4

inveterate (adj)

Answer 4

deep-set; having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established

Question 5

prodigious (adj)

Answer 5

great; remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

Question 6

imperil

Answer 6

in peril; put at risk of being harmed, injured, or destroyed

Question 7

cordial (adj)

Answer 7

warm and friendly

Question 8

chaff (n)

Answer 8

worthless things; rubbish

Question 9

lucid (adj)

Answer 9

expressed clearly; easy to understand

Question 10

exposition

Answer 10

comprehensive explanation

Question 11

pernicious (adj)

Answer 11

harmful (especially in a gradual or subtle way)

Question 12

contrition

Answer 12

state of feeling remorseful

Question 13

venerable (adj)

Answer 13

well-respected

Question 14

eloquent (adj)

Answer 14

well spoken and persuasive

Question 15

facetious (adj)

Answer 15

sarcastic or flippant

Question 16

edify (v)

Answer 16

instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually

Question 17

adject (adj)

Answer 17

extremely unpleasant and degrading

Question 18

temperate (adj)

Answer 18

showing moderation or self-restraint

Question 19

cogent (adj)

Answer 19

(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing

Question 20

impudent (adj)

Answer 20

disrespectful