Word List 69

Question 1

Paraphrase

Answer 1

Restate a passage in one’s own words while retaining thought of author

Question 2

Restraint

Answer 2

Moderation or self-control; Controlling force; Restriction

Question 3

Necromancy

Answer 3

Black magic; Dealings with the dead

Question 4

Panegyric

Answer 4

Formal praise

Question 5

Repugnant

Answer 5

Loathsome; Hateful

Question 6

Dawdle

Answer 6

Loiter; Waste time

Question 7

Diverse

Answer 7

Differing in some characteristics; Various

Question 8

Bland

Answer 8

Soothing or mild; Agreeable

Question 9

Amphitheater

Answer 9

Oval building with tiers of seats

Question 10

Quagmire

Answer 10

Soft wet boggy land; Complex or dangerous situation from which it is difficult to free oneself

Question 11

Obliterate

Answer 11

Destroy completely

Question 12

Intricate

Answer 12

Complex; Knotty; Tangled

Question 13

Gambit

Answer 13

Opening in chess in which a piece is sacrificed; A stratagem

Question 14

Stupor

Answer 14

State of apathy; Daze; Lack of awareness

Question 15

Edict

Answer 15

Decree (especially issued by sovereign); Official command

Question 16

Convex

Answer 16

Curving outward

Question 17

Aptitude

Answer 17

Fitness; Talent

Question 18

Lustrous

Answer 18

Shining

Question 19

Fervid

Answer 19

Ardent

Question 20

Menial

Answer 20

Suitable for servants; Lowly; Mean

Question 21

Impetus

Answer 21

Incentive; Stimulus; Moving

Question 22

Tenure

Answer 22

Holding of an office; Time during which such an office is held

Question 23

Host

Answer 23

Great number; Person entertaining guests; Animal or plant from which a parasite gets its nourishment

Question 24

Vestige

Answer 24

Trace; Remains

Question 25

Panacea

Answer 25

Cure-all; Remedy for all diseases

Question 26

Invidious

Answer 26

Designed to create ill will or envy

Question 27

Missive

Answer 27

Letter

Question 28

Archipelago

Answer 28

Group of closely located islands

Question 29

Verity

Answer 29

Quality of being true; Lasting truth or principle

Question 30

Anarchist

Answer 30

Person who seeks to overturn the established government; Advocate of abolishing authority

Question 31

Engage

Answer 31

Attract; Hire; Pledge oneself; Confront

Question 32

Induce

Answer 32

Persuade; Ring about

Question 33

Catholic

Answer 33

Broadly sympathetic; Liberal

Question 34

Anthropomorphic

Answer 34

Having human form or characteristics

Question 35

Canny

Answer 35

Shrewd; Thrifty

Question 36

Quaint

Answer 36

Odd; Old-fashioned; Picturesque

Question 37

Amnesia

Answer 37

Loss of memory

Question 38

Stipend

Answer 38

Pay for services

Question 39

Insurgent

Answer 39

Rebellious

Question 40

Ethos

Answer 40

Underlying character of a culture, group

Question 41

Entrance

Answer 41

Put under a spell; Carry away with emotion

Question 42

Succulent

Answer 42

Juicy; Full of richness

Question 43

Ostracize

Answer 43

Exclude from public favor; Ban

Question 44

Palpitate

Answer 44

Throb; Flutter

Question 45

Jurisprudence

Answer 45

Science of law