WOTD Quiz 1

Question 1

malevolent

Answer 1

Malevolent (adj.): wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; ill-will.

Question 2

vindictive

Answer 2

Vindictive (adj.): having a strong, unreasonable desire for revenge.

Question 3

ostensibly

Answer 3

Ostensibly (adv.): from appearances alone.

Question 4

elixir

Answer 4

Elixir (n.): a magical substance (often a liquid) which cures a problem.

Question 5

ardent

Answer 5

Ardent (adj.): characterized by intense emotions; arbor (n.).

Question 6

predilection

Answer 6

Predilection (n.): a preference, tendency, or interest.

Question 7

conciliate

Answer 7

Conciliate (v.): to stop someone from being angry; to pacify or placate them; conciliatory (adj.)

Question 8

countenance

Answer 8

Countenance (n.): face, facial expression; support.

Question 9

fastidious

Answer 9

Fastidious (adj.): very concerned about cleanliness, neatness, and detail; difficult to please.

Question 10

ameliorate

Answer 10

Ameliorate (v.): to make better; to improve something that is bad; to relieve pain or trouble.

Question 11

vacillate

Answer 11

Vacillate (v.): to waver; to be indecisive.

Question 12

depraved

Answer 12

Depraved (adj.): morally corrupt or wicked.

Question 13

ignominy

Answer 13

Ignominy (n.): public shame or disgrace.

Question 14

venerable

Answer 14

Venerable (adj.): given a great deal of respect; owing to age and/or wisdom.

Question 15

wanton

Answer 15

Wanton (adj.): having no consideration for the feelings of others; unlimited and/or uncontrolled.

Question 16

benevolent

Answer 16

Benevolent (adj.): generous; good-natured; kind-hearted.

Question 17

indolence

Answer 17

Indolence (n.): laziness; aversion to activity.

Question 18

malignant

Answer 18

Malignant (adj.): wanting to cause harm; malevolent; dangerous.

Question 19

heretical

Answer 19

Heretical (adj.): holding an opinion that is at odds with what is traditionally accepted.

Question 20

denouement

Answer 20

Denouement (n.): the end of a story; the coming together of various elements; literally “untying” [from French].

Question 21

antebellum

Answer 21

Antebellum (adj.): of the period before a war; especially the American Civil War.

Question 22

abhor

Answer 22

Abhor (v.): to find something/someone repugnant/disgusting; to hate someone/something.

Question 23

ostracize

Answer 23

Ostracize (v.): to exclude someone from a society or group.

Question 24

precipitate

Answer 24

Precipitate (v.): to bring about abruptly or too hastily.