week 4 flashcards

Question 1

the quality of being likely or subject to change
The mutability of weather patterns during hurricane season is astounding and makes it difficult to predict storms.

Answer 1

mutability

Question 2

quality of being disposed to evil;intense ill will
There was a malignity between the two princes who were fighting for the throne.

Answer 2

malignity

Question 3

easy to manage or control; obedient
The docile children went to bed without complaining because they were very tired.

Answer 3

docile

Question 4

to reject or refuse to accept someone or something, because it is deemed unworthy
Even the family dog spurned the burnt meatloaf.

Answer 4

spurn

Question 5

(of the weather) quality of being severe, rough, and stormy
Due to the inclemency of the weather, we were forced to postpone our picnic at the park

Answer 5

inclemency

Question 6

describing a quantity that can fulfill a need without being abundant; being enough
I am not too hungry, so this salad will be sufficient.

Answer 6

sufficient

Question 7

friendly, agreeable
The new neighbors were very amiable when I said hello.

Answer 7

amiable

Question 8

to overcome the hostility or mistrust of
The shopkeeper tried to conciliate the disgruntled customer.

Answer 8

conciliate

Question 9

a regular rhythm or beat
The steady cadence of the drums helped the soldiers march in unison.

Answer 9

cadence