Word List 7

Question 1

Ulterior

Answer 1

Hidden; Unstated

Question 2

Saturate

Answer 2

Soak thoroughly

Question 3

Bureaucracy

Answer 3

Over-regulated administrative system marked by red tape

Question 4

Emulate

Answer 4

Imitate; Rival

Question 5

Extrapolation

Answer 5

Projection; Conjecture

Question 6

Escapism

Answer 6

Avoiding reality by diverting oneself with amusements

Question 7

Polyglot

Answer 7

Speaking several languages

Question 8

Solecism

Answer 8

Construction that is flagrantly incorrect grammatically; A breach of etiquette or decorum: Impropriety

Question 9

Brazen

Answer 9

Insolent

Question 10

Infiltrate

Answer 10

Pass into or through; Penetrate (an organization) sneakily

Question 11

Hoary

Answer 11

White with age

Question 12

Effusive

Answer 12

Pouring forth; Gushing

Question 13

Outmoded

Answer 13

No longer stylish; Old-fashioned

Question 14

Prodigy

Answer 14

Marvel; Highly gifted child

Question 15

Tantamount

Answer 15

Equivalent in effect or value

Question 16

Sojourn

Answer 16

Temporary stay

Question 17

Purge

Answer 17

Remove or get rid of something unwanted; Free from blame or guilt; Cleanse or purify

Question 18

Plagiarize

Answer 18

Steal another’s ideas and pass them off as one’s own

Question 19

Knave

Answer 19

Untrustworthy person; Rogue; Scoundrel

Question 20

Lout

Answer 20

Clumsy person

Question 21

Implicit

Answer 21

Understood but not stated

Question 22

Omniscient

Answer 22

All-knowing

Question 23

Acuity

Answer 23

Sharpness

Question 24

Strut

Answer 24

Supporting bar; Walk pompously; Swagger

Question 25

Waif

Answer 25

Homeless child or animal

Question 26

Dissident

Answer 26

Dissenting; Rebellious

Question 27

Harbor

Answer 27

Provide a refuge for; Hide

Question 28

Jaundiced

Answer 28

Prejudiced (envious, hostile or resentful); Yellowed

Question 29

Spendthrift

Answer 29

Someone who wastes money

Question 30

Acute

Answer 30

Quickly perceptive; Keen; Brief and severe

Question 31

Rummage

Answer 31

Ransack; Thoroughly search

Question 32

Garrulous

Answer 32

Loquacious; Wordy; Talkative

Question 33

Verve

Answer 33

Enthusiasm; Liveliness

Question 34

Trinket

Answer 34

Knickknack; Bauble

Question 35

Ordination

Answer 35

Ceremony making someone a minister

Question 36

Grill

Answer 36

Question severely

Question 37

Cipher

Answer 37

Secret code

Question 38

Antediluvian

Answer 38

Antiquated; Extremely ancient

Question 39

Reprobate

Answer 39

Person hardened in sin, devoid of a sense of decency

Question 40

Facetious

Answer 40

Joking (often inappropriately); Humorous

Question 41

Pivotal

Answer 41

Crucial; Key; Vital

Question 42

Saboteur

Answer 42

One who commits sabotage; Destroyer of property

Question 43

Cornucopia

Answer 43

Horn overflowing with fruit and grain; Symbol of abundance

Question 44

Queasy

Answer 44

Easily nauseated; Squeamish

Question 45

Pastiche

Answer 45

Imitation of another’s style in musical composition or in writing