Week One (1/10)

Question 1

Word: Astute
Part of Speech: Adjective
Rule: Replace smart/attentive adjectives

Answer 1

Definition: Having or showing good powers of judgement and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
Sentence: If Alisa was more astute, she would have realized Quizlet does not offer all of the features she needs to complete her weekly flashcards sooner than she did.

Question 2

Word: Beseech
Part of Speech: Verb
Rule: Replace begging adjectives

Answer 2

Definition: To beg for urgently or anxiously
Sentence: In order for Alisa to pass her English 2 class, she had to beseech her teacher to give her extra credit work to bring up her grade.

Question 3

Word: Capitulate

Part of Speech: Verb

Answer 3

Definition: To resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.
Sentence: I will not capitulate in the argument I am in with my best friend, for I know I am right.

Question 4

Word: Deprecating

Part of Speech: Adjective

Answer 4

Definition: Expressing disapproval; disapproving
Sentence: My band director is more deprecating than encouraging towards us when he is in a bad mood.

Question 5

Word: Glean

Part of Speech: Verb

Answer 5

Definition: Obtain (information) from various sources
Sentence: The police were able to glean important information of the suspect who murdered my neighbor.

Question 6

Word: Obfuscate

Part of Speech: Verb

Answer 6

Definition: To be evasive, unclear, or confusing
Sentence: I know my best friend is lying to me when she tries to obfuscate the truth of what actually happened in a situation.

Question 7

Word: Pathos

Part of Speech: Noun

Answer 7

Definition: A quality that evokes pity or sadness
Sentence: The poem we read in class gave off a strong feeling of pathos upon reading it.

Question 8

Word: Primeval

Part of Speech: Adjective

Answer 8

Definition: Of or relating to the earliest ages (as of the world or human history)
Sentence: You could tell the antiques found in the old antique store were quite primeval.

Question 9

Word: Salubrious

Part of Speech: Adjective

Answer 9

Definition: Favorable to or promoting health or well-being
Sentence: The diet plan I have been recommended to be on by my doctor is very salubrious.

Question 10

Word: Solicitous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Answer 10

Definition: Characterized by or showing interest or concern
Sentence: My band instructor is always solicitous towards how well the drumline performs at competitions.