Word List 64

Question 1

Anchor

Answer 1

Secure or fasten firmly; Be fixed in place

Question 2

Biennial

Answer 2

Every two years

Question 3

Innocuous

Answer 3

Harmless

Question 4

Egotistical

Answer 4

Excessively self-centered; Self-important; Conceited

Question 5

Blare

Answer 5

Loud, harsh roar or screech; Dazzling blaze of light

Question 6

Martial

Answer 6

Warlike

Question 7

Subtlety

Answer 7

Perceptiveness; Ingenuity; Delicacy

Question 8

Festive

Answer 8

Joyous; Celebratory

Question 9

Remission

Answer 9

Temporary moderation of disease symptoms; Cancellation of a debt; Forgiveness of pardon

Question 10

Rebuke

Answer 10

Scold harshly; Criticize severely

Question 11

Hindrance

Answer 11

Block; Obstacle

Question 12

Tantrum

Answer 12

Fit of petulance; Caprice

Question 13

Aversion

Answer 13

Firm dislike

Question 14

Indelible

Answer 14

Not able to be erased

Question 15

Degenerate

Answer 15

Become worse; Deteriorate

Question 16

Saunter

Answer 16

Stroll slowly

Question 17

Affirmation

Answer 17

Positive assertion; Confirmation; Solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oath

Question 18

Lumber

Answer 18

Move heavily or clumsily

Question 19

Jocular

Answer 19

Said or done in jest

Question 20

Authenticate

Answer 20

Prove genuine

Question 21

Impeach

Answer 21

Charge with crime in office; Indict

Question 22

Feasible

Answer 22

Practical

Question 23

Hilarity

Answer 23

Boisterous mirth

Question 24

Aghast

Answer 24

Horrified

Question 25

Affidavit

Answer 25

Written statement made under oath

Question 26

Larceny

Answer 26

Theft

Question 27

Scoff

Answer 27

Mock; Ridicule

Question 28

Upbraid

Answer 28

Severely scold; Reprimand

Question 29

Nuance

Answer 29

Shade of difference in meaning or color; Subtle distinction

Question 30

Finicky

Answer 30

Too particular; Fussy

Question 31

Merger

Answer 31

Combination (of two business corporations)

Question 32

Guie

Answer 32

Appearance; Costume

Question 33

Prank

Answer 33

Mischievous trick

Question 34

Cavil

Answer 34

Make frivolous objections

Question 35

Venerable

Answer 35

Deserving high respect

Question 36

Sardonic

Answer 36

Disdainful; Sarcastic; Cynical

Question 37

Sophomoric

Answer 37

Immature; Half-baked, like a sophomore

Question 38

Schism

Answer 38

Division; Split

Question 39

Partisan

Answer 39

One-sided; Prejudiced; Committed to party

Question 40

Implacable

Answer 40

Incapable of being pacified

Question 41

Antidote

Answer 41

Medicine to counteract a poison or disease

Question 42

Disingenuous

Answer 42

Lacking genuine candor; Insincere

Question 43

Invoke

Answer 43

Call upon; Ask for

Question 44

Rider

Answer 44

Amendment or clause added to a legislative bill

Question 45

Dissemble

Answer 45

Disguise; Pretend