Vocabulary List 6

Question 1

affirmation (n.)

Answer 1

The act of stating emphatically or publicly; the act of confirming or ratifying

Question 2

benevolent (adj.)

Answer 2

Characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings

Question 3

cursory (adj.)

Answer 3

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed

Question 4

disseminate (v.)

Answer 4

Spread (something, especially information) widely

Question 5

enigma (n.)

Answer 5

A puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation; a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand

Question 6

flagrant (adj.)

Answer 6

(Of an action considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive

Question 7

inane (adj.)

Answer 7

Lacking sense or meaning; silly

Question 8

insuperable (adj.)

Answer 8

(Of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome

Question 9

notoriety (n.)

Answer 9

The state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed

Question 10

precocious (adj.)

Answer 10

(Of a child) having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected

Question 11

retract (v.)

Answer 11

Draw back

Question 12

terse (adj.)

Answer 12

Sparing in the use of words; abrupt; neatly or effectively concise

Question 13

plebeian (n.)

Answer 13

The common people

Question 14

placidity (adj.)

Answer 14

The quality of not being easily upset or excited; the quality of being pleasantly calm and peaceful

Question 15

enmity (n.)

Answer 15

A state or feeling of active opposition or hostility