Vocab List 11

Question 1

Abject

Answer 1

Adj-Brought low in condition or status

Question 2

Accouterments

Answer 2

N-An ancillary item of equipment or dress

Question 3

Amicable

Answer 3

Adj-Characterized by or exhibiting friendliness or goodwill

Question 4

Belligerent

Answer 4

Adj-Inclined or eager to fight;hostile or aggressive

Question 5

Calumny

Answer 5

N-False statement maliciously made to injure another’s reputation

Question 6

Circumspect

Answer 6

Adj-Heedful of circumstances and potential consequences;prudent

Question 7

Declivity

Answer 7

N-Downward slope

Question 8

Discourse

Answer 8

N-Verbal expression in speech or writing

Question 9

Éclat

Answer 9

N-Great brilliance, as of performance or achievement

Question 10

Extenuate

Answer 10

V-To lessen or attempt to lessen the magnitude or seriousness of, esp. by providing excuses

Question 11

Faction

Answer 11

N-Group of people (small usually)

Question 12

Fervor

Answer 12

N-Great warmth and intensity of emotion

Question 13

Germane

Answer 13

Adj-relating to a subject in an appropriate way

Question 14

Indubitably

Answer 14

Adj-certainly true : not able to be doubted

Question 15

Iniquity

Answer 15

N-the quality of being unfair or evil:something that is unfair or evil

Question 16

Incorrigible

Answer 16

Adj-not able to be corrected or changed

Question 17

Juncture

Answer 17

N-an important point in a process or activity:a place where things join

Question 18

Motley

Answer 18

Adj-made up of many different people or things

Question 19

Marshal

Answer 19

N-an officer of the highest rank in some military forces:a federal official who is responsible for doing the things that are ordered by a court of law, finding and capturing criminals, etc.:the head of a division of a police or fire department

Question 20

Obeisance

Answer 20

N-a movement of your body (such as bowing) that shows respect for someone or something:respect for someone or something

Question 21

Sycophant

Answer 21

N-a person who praises powerful people in order to get their approval

Question 22

Wanton

Answer 22

Adj-showing no thought or care for the rights, feelings, or safety of others:not limited or controlled