Week Twenty Six Vocab

Question 0

mellifluous

(adj) - sweetly or smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding

Answer 0

Synonyms: soothing, pleasing

Question 1

malcontent

(adj) - not satisfied or content with currently prevailing conditions or circumstances

Answer 1

Synonyms: unsatisfied, disgruntled

Question 2

nepotism

(noun) - patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics

Answer 2

Synonyms: family favoritism, preference

Question 3

pander

(noun) - a person who caters to or profits from the weaknesses or vices of others.

Answer 3

Synonyms: gratify, please

Question 4

peccadillo

(noun) - a very minor or slight sin or offense; a trifling fault.

Answer 4

Synonyms: indiscretion, vice