Vocabulary # 1

Question 0

What does numismatist?

Answer 0

Numismatist- a coin collector.

Question 1

What does licentious mean?

Answer 1

Licentious- morally unrestrained.

Synonyms: immoral, lewd
Antonyms: chaste, pure

Question 2

What does paucity?

Answer 2

Paucity- a scarcity, a lack

Synonyms: insufficiency
Antonyms: abundance

Question 3

What does epigram mean?

Answer 3

Epigram- a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation

Synonyms: aphorism, bon mot, quip

Question 4

What does fatalistic mean?

Answer 4

Fatalistic- believing that events in life are inevitable and determined by fate

Question 5

What does obtrude mean?

Answer 5

Obtrude- to force oneself into a situation

Synonyms: impose, intrude
Antonyms: extricate

Question 6

What does pensive mean?

Answer 6

Pensive- dreamily thoughtful (day dreaming)

Synonyms: reflective, meditative
Antonyms: silly, frivolous

Question 7

What does lackadaisical mean?

Answer 7

Lackadaisical- uninterested, listless

Synonyms: spiritless, apathetic, languid
Antonyms: enthusiastic, inspired

Question 8

What does alienate mean?

Answer 8

Alienate- to turn away feelings or affections

Synonyms- estrange, set against
Antonyms- endear, unite

Question 9

What does elated mean?

Answer 9

Elated- in high spirits, exultantly proud and joyful

Synonyms: overjoyed
Antonyms: depressed