Word List 2

Question 1

Vicissitudes

Answer 1

changes that are unexpected or challenging

Life’s vicissitudes tested her resilience

Question 2

Veneration

Answer 2

Deep respect or reverence

He had an evident veneration for tradition

Question 3

Predilection

Answer 3

Strong preference or liking for something

She has a predilection for classical music

Question 4

Immutable

Answer 4

Unchanging / Unable to be changed

His principles remained immutable over time

Question 5

Countenance

Answer 5

A person’s face or facial expression; support or approval.

“Her calm countenance gave me confidence.”

Question 6

spur

Answer 6

To encourage or motivate; a stimulus for action.

Kind words spur me to try harder.

Question 7

Zealous

Answer 7

Full of energy and enthusiasm for a cause or activity.

He’s zealous about protecting the environment.

Question 8

Undulations

Answer 8

Smooth, wave-like motions or curves

The dancer’s undulations matched the music.

Question 9

futile

Answer 9

Pointless or ineffective.

“Trying to fix it without tools is futile.”

Question 10

ingrate

Answer 10

An ungrateful person.

“Don’t be an ingrate when receiving help.”

Question 11

enervating

Answer 11

Draining energy or vitality.

“The long hike was enervating in the heat.”

Question 12

jointure

Answer 12

A dowry or property settlement given to a wife.

“Her jointure secured her future after marriag

Question 13

subdued

Answer 13

Quiet, controlled, or softened in tone or behavior.

The music was subdued during dinner.”

Question 14

avarice

Answer 14

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

His avarice cost him his friends.

Question 15

boughs

Answer 15

Large branches of a tree

“The boughs swayed gently in the wind.

Question 16

explicable

Answer 16

Able to be explained or understood.

The sudden noise was explicable—it was the wind.”

Question 17

dissent

Answer 17

Disagreement or refusal to accept an idea or policy.

Their dissent sparked a thoughtful debate

Question 18

martial

Answer 18

Related to war or the military.

The soldier followed martial law strictly.

Question 19

arbitrarily

Answer 19

Based on random choice or personal whim, without reason.

She arbitrarily decided to change the plan.

Question 20

salience

Answer 20

Standing out or being important

The salience of her speech captured everyone’s attention

Question 21

preponderance

Answer 21

A greater amount or importance.

The preponderance of evidence proved him guilty.

Question 22

pomp

Answer 22

A grand or formal display.

The wedding was full of pomp and elegance.

Question 23

pageantry

Answer 23

Impressive ceremonies or shows.

The parade displayed colorful pageantry.

Question 24

tenated

Answer 24

Occupied or lived in.

The house was tenanted by students.

Question 25

plumed

Answer 25

Decorated with feathers or looking like feathers

The bird had a plumed tail.

Question 26

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pallid

Answer 26

Pale or lacking color.

His pallid face showed he was unwell.

Question 27

rampart

Answer 27

A defensive wall or barrier

Soldiers guarded the castle’s ramparts.

Question 28

desolate

Answer 28

Empty, abandoned, or lonely

The desolate town felt eerie.

Question 29

assail

Answer 29

To attack violently.

Critics assailed the politician’s views.

Question 30

morrow

Answer 30

The next day or the future

I shall meet you on the morrow.

Question 30

rebuked

Answer 30

Criticized sharply or scolded.

She rebuked him for being late.