Week 3 vocab

Question 1

Placate

Answer 1

Definition: to make somebody feel less angry about something; verb
• Synonyms: pacify
• Antonym: anger

Question 2

Altruistic

Answer 2

Definition: having or showing a concern for the welfare of others; adjective
• Synonyms: beneficent
• Antonym: Selfish

Question 3

Broach

Answer 3

Definition: to bring up a difficult topic; verb
• Synonym: bring up
• Antonym: censor

Question 4

Contrite

Answer 4

Definition: feeling regretful for something; adjective
• Synonym: apologetic
• Antonym: unapologetic

Question 5

Epitome

Answer 5

Definition: a perfect example of something; noun
• Synonym: acme
• Antonym: addition

Question 6

Voracious

Answer 6

Definition: having a huge appetite; adj
• Synonym: ravenous
• Antonym: full

Question 7

Succinct

Answer 7

Definition: to the point; adjective
• Synonym: consice
• Antonym: lengthy

Question 8

Sequester

Answer 8

Definition: To set or keep apart from others; verb
• Synonym: separate
• Antonym: integrate

Question 9

Refute

Answer 9

Definition: prove false; discredit; verb
• Synonym: Contradict
• Antonym: Admit

Question 10

Prodigious

Answer 10

Definition: causing wonder or astonishment; adjective
• Synonym: Astonishing
• Antonym: Unimpressive