Word List 45

Question 1

Rig

Answer 1

Fix or manipulate

Question 2

Requite

Answer 2

Repay; Revenge

Question 3

Exorbitant

Answer 3

Excessive

Question 4

Discriminating

Answer 4

Able to see differences; Prejudiced

Question 5

Recumbent

Answer 5

Reclining; Lying down completely or in part

Question 6

Don

Answer 6

Put on

Question 7

Grapple

Answer 7

Wrestle; Come to grips with

Question 8

Extant

Answer 8

Still in existence

Question 9

Debunk

Answer 9

Expose as false, exaggerated, worthless, etc.; Ridicule

Question 10

Droll

Answer 10

Queer and amusing

Question 11

Paramount

Answer 11

Foremost in importance; Supreme

Question 12

Aureole

Answer 12

Sun’s corona; Halo

Question 13

Requisite

Answer 13

Necessary requirement

Question 14

Choreography

Answer 14

Art of repressing dances in written symbols; Arrangement of dances

Question 15

Aphasia

Answer 15

Loss of speech due to injury or illness

Question 16

Incline

Answer 16

Slope; Slant; Influence in favor of something

Question 17

Quiver

Answer 17

Tremble; Shake

Question 18

Simplistic

Answer 18

Oversimplified

Question 19

Optician

Answer 19

Maker and seller of eyeglasses

Question 20

Rue

Answer 20

Regret; Lament; Mourn

Question 21

Decrepitude

Answer 21

State of collapse caused by illness or old age

Question 22

Sportive

Answer 22

Playful

Question 23

Extol

Answer 23

Praise; Glorify

Question 24

Circumvent

Answer 24

Outwit; Baffle

Question 25

Centigrade

Answer 25

Measure of temperature used widely in Europe

Question 26

Malady

Answer 26

Illness

Question 27

Fabricate

Answer 27

Build; Lie

Question 28

Gaudy

Answer 28

Flashy; Showy

Question 29

Slough

Answer 29

Cast off

Question 30

Belittle

Answer 30

Disparage or depreciate; Put down

Question 31

Paltry

Answer 31

Insignificant; Petty; Trifling

Question 32

Breach

Answer 32

Breaking of contract or duty; Fissure or gap

Question 33

Evasive

Answer 33

Not frank; Eluding

Question 34

Parody

Answer 34

Humorous imitation; Spoof; Takeoff; Travesty

Question 35

Sate

Answer 35

Satisfy to the full; Cloy

Question 36

Erratic

Answer 36

Odd; Unpredictable

Question 37

Tangible

Answer 37

Able to be touched; Real; Palpable

Question 38

Pariah

Answer 38

Social outcast

Question 39

Glutton

Answer 39

Someone who eats too much

Question 40

Tyro

Answer 40

Beginner; Novice

Question 41

Avenge

Answer 41

Take vengeance for something (or on behalf of someone)

Question 42

Prudent

Answer 42

Cautious; Careful

Question 43

Prosperity

Answer 43

Good fortune; Financial success; Physical well0being

Question 44

Vindicate

Answer 44

Clear from blame; Exonerate; Justify or support

Question 45

Sheer

Answer 45

Very thin or transparent; Very steep; Absolute