Word List 28

Question 1

Penchant

Answer 1

Strong inclination; Liking

Question 2

Latent

Answer 2

Potential but undeveloped; Dormant; Hidden

Question 3

Sententious

Answer 3

Terse; Concise; Aphoristic

Question 4

Mobile

Answer 4

Movable; Not fixed

Question 5

Rebuttal

Answer 5

Refutation; Response with contrary evidence

Question 6

Kindle

Answer 6

Start a fire; Inspire

Question 7

Phenomena

Answer 7

Observable facts; Subjects of scientific investigation

Question 8

Prestige

Answer 8

Impression produced by achievements or reputation

Question 9

Ungainly

Answer 9

Awkward; Clumsy; Unwieldy

Question 10

Elixir

Answer 10

Cure-all; Something invigorating

Question 11

Feral

Answer 11

Not domestic; Wild

Question 12

Saturnine

Answer 12

Gloomy

Question 13

Trifling

Answer 13

Trivial; Unimportant

Question 14

Exorcise

Answer 14

Drive out evil spirits

Question 15

Nuptial

Answer 15

Related to marriage

Question 16

Loathe

Answer 16

Detest; Loath (disinclined)

Question 17

Expedite

Answer 17

Hasten

Question 18

Thwart

Answer 18

Baffle; Frustrate

Question 19

Abundant

Answer 19

Plentiful; Possessing riches or resources

Question 20

Compile

Answer 20

Assemble; Gather; Accumulate

Question 21

Modulate

Answer 21

Tone down in intensity; Regulate; Change from one key to another

Question 22

Attrition

Answer 22

Gradual decrease in numbers; Reduction in the work force without firing employees; Wearing away of opposition by means of harassment

Question 23

Rescind

Answer 23

Cancel

Question 24

Epitome

Answer 24

Perfect example of embodiment

Question 25

Document

Answer 25

Provide written evidence

Question 26

Compatible

Answer 26

Harmonious; In harmony with

Question 27

Detonation

Answer 27

Explosion

Question 28

Acclivity

Answer 28

Sharp upslope of a hill

Question 29

Incumbent

Answer 29

Obligatory; Currently holding an office

Question 30

Earthy

Answer 30

Unrefined; Coarse

Question 31

Chasm

Answer 31

Abyss

Question 32

Opiate

Answer 32

Medicine to induce sleep or deaden pain; Something that relieves emotions or causes inaction

Question 33

Accost

Answer 33

Approach and speak first to a person

Question 34

Cynical

Answer 34

Skeptical or distrustful of human motives

Question 35

Forte

Answer 35

Strong point or special talent

Question 36

Sanguine

Answer 36

Cheerful; Hopeful

Question 37

Coddle

Answer 37

To treat gently

Question 38

Fancy

Answer 38

Notion; Whim; Inclination; A liking or fondness, often transient

Question 39

Concise

Answer 39

Brief and compact

Question 40

Sphinx-like

Answer 40

Enigmatic; Mysterious

Question 41

Cater to

Answer 41

Supply something desired (whether good or bad)

Question 42

Sonorous

Answer 42

Resonant

Question 43

Unwarranted

Answer 43

Unjustified; Groundless; Undeserved

Question 44

Vignette

Answer 44

Picture; Short literary sketch

Question 45

Bulwark

Answer 45

Earthwork or other strong defense; Person who defends