Word List 27

Question 1

Acclimate

Answer 1

Adjust to climate

Question 2

Corollary

Answer 2

Consequence; Accompaniment

Question 3

Equitable

Answer 3

Fair; Impartial

Question 4

Tumult

Answer 4

Commotion; Riot; Noise

Question 5

Vapid

Answer 5

Dull and unimaginative; Insipid and flavorless

Question 6

Meager

Answer 6

Scanty; Inadequate

Question 7

Practitioner

Answer 7

Someone engaged in a profession (law, medicine)

Question 8

Disinterested

Answer 8

Unprejudiced

Question 9

Splice

Answer 9

Fasten together; Unite

Question 10

Caucus

Answer 10

Private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy

Question 11

Dote

Answer 11

Be excessively fond of; Show signs of mental decline

Question 12

Transitory

Answer 12

Impermanent; Fleeting

Question 13

Low

Answer 13

The sound uttered by cattle; Moo

Question 14

Recalcitrant

Answer 14

Obstinately stubborn; Determined to resist authority; Unruly

Question 15

Retaliation

Answer 15

Repayment in kind (usually for bad treatment)

Question 16

Compliance

Answer 16

Readiness to yield; Conformity in fulfilling requirements

Question 17

Pied

Answer 17

Variegated; Multicolored

Question 18

Cordial

Answer 18

Gracious; Heartfelt

Question 19

Convention

Answer 19

Social or moral custom; Established practice

Question 20

Succinct

Answer 20

Brief; Terse; Compact

Question 21

Disconcert

Answer 21

Confuse; Upset; Embarrass

Question 22

Quirk

Answer 22

Startling twist; Caprice

Question 23

Rhapsodize

Answer 23

To speak or write in an exaggeratedly enthusiastic manner

Question 24

Bivouac

Answer 24

Temporary encampment

Question 25

Premontion

Answer 25

Forewarning

Question 26

Refurbish

Answer 26

Renovate; Make bright by polishing

Question 27

Peruse

Answer 27

Read with care

Question 28

Apostate

Answer 28

One who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs

Question 29

Cliche

Answer 29

Phrase dulled in meaning by repetition

Question 30

Knit

Answer 30

Contract into wrinkles; Grow together

Question 31

Tyranny

Answer 31

Oppression; Cruel government

Question 32

Irate

Answer 32

Angry

Question 33

Adverse

Answer 33

Unfavorable; Hostile

Question 34

Precipitate

Answer 34

Rash; Premature; Hasty; Sudden

Question 35

Insomnia

Answer 35

Wakefulness; Inability to sleep

Question 36

Dulcet

Answer 36

Sweet sounding

Question 37

Repeal

Answer 37

Revoke; Annul

Question 38

Roil

Answer 38

Make liquid murky by stirring up sediments; Disturb; Rile

Question 39

Stratum

Answer 39

Layer of earth’ surface; Layer of society

Question 40

Redress

Answer 40

Remedy; Compensation

Question 41

Indiscretion

Answer 41

Lack of tactfulness or sound judgement

Question 42

Catharsis

Answer 42

Purging or cleaning of any passage of the body

Question 43

Insatiable

Answer 43

Not easily satisfied; Unquenchable; Greedy

Question 44

Hardy

Answer 44

Sturdy; Robust; Able to stand inclement weather

Question 45

Pulverize

Answer 45

Crush or grind into dust