Wordly Wise 4

Question 1

Accolade

Ac-co-lade

Answer 1

N.
An expression of approval or respect

In England, knighthood is a high accolade given for service to the state.

Question 2

Adamant

Ad-a-mant

Answer 2

Adj.
Firm

I missed the TV show because my mother adamant refusal to let me watch television before I’m done with my homework.

Question 3

Adulate

Ad-u-late

Answer 3

V.
To idolize

Opera lovers adulation the Mexican singing sensation Rosaria Rosario, her performances are often sold out.

Question 4

Altercation

Al-ter-ca-tion

Answer 4

N.
A noisy quarrel

After the hockey player purposely tripped a member of the opposing team, and altercation broke out.

Question 5

Annals

An-nals

Answer 5

N. Pl.
A historical record of events

I can easily research the history of my town because it’s annals have been preserved consistently since 1685.

Question 6

Assiduous

As-sid-u-ous

Answer 6

Adj.
Diligent and persistent

Maureen was the most assiduous researcher in our biology lab.

Question 7

Chary

Char-y

Answer 7

Adj.
Hesitant

Be chary about making promises that you might not be able to keep.

Question 8

Decrepit

De-cre-pit

Answer 8

Adj.
Broken-down

The decrepit buildings were torn down and replaced with a modern apartment complex.

Question 9

Endow

En-dow

Answer 9

V.
To provide with a quality, a thing, or a gift of money

Connie was endowed with a beautiful singing voice.

Question 10

Ephemeral

E-phem-er-al

Answer 10

Adj.
Lasting a very short time

The pleasure of our few days in the mountains were ephemeral, with only a faint memory remaining.

Question 11

Ingratiate

In-gra-ti-ate

Answer 11

V.
To work to get the favor of someone

He attempted to ingratiate himself with his teacher by helping after class.

Question 12

Pantheon

pan-the-on

Answer 12

N.
A group of people held in high esteem for their great achievements.

Albert Einstein is one of the most famous figures in the pantheon of great scientist.

Question 13

Perverse

Per-verse

Answer 13

Adj.
Wicked

He gets a perverse satisfaction from teasing the dog.

Question 14

Tutelage

Tu-tel-age

Answer 14

N.
Instruction, protection, or guardianship

I prepared for the test undertake the tutelage of my math teacher.

Question 15

Clique

-

Answer 15

N.
A small exclusive group

The new student found it difficult to fit in the high school because many of the students their belonged to cliques that didn’t welcome newcomers.

Question 16

Accolade

Ac-co-lade

Answer 16

N.
An expression of approval or respect

In England, knighthood is a high accolade given for service to the state.

Question 17

Adamant

Ad-a-mant

Answer 17

Adj.
Firm

I missed the TV show because my mother adamant refusal to let me watch television before I’m done with my homework.

Question 18

Adulate

Ad-u-late

Answer 18

V.
To idolize

Opera lovers adulation the Mexican singing sensation Rosaria Rosario, her performances are often sold out.

Question 19

Altercation

Al-ter-ca-tion

Answer 19

N.
A noisy quarrel

After the hockey player purposely tripped a member of the opposing team, and altercation broke out.

Question 20

Annals

An-nals

Answer 20

N. Pl.
A historical record of events

I can easily research the history of my town because it’s annals have been preserved consistently since 1685.

Question 21

Assiduous

As-sid-u-ous

Answer 21

Adj.
Diligent and persistent

Maureen was the most assiduous researcher in our biology lab.

Question 22

Chary

Char-y

Answer 22

Adj.
Hesitant

Be chary about making promises that you might not be able to keep.

Question 23

Decrepit

De-cre-pit

Answer 23

Adj.
Broken-down

The decrepit buildings were torn down and replaced with a modern apartment complex.

Question 24

Endow

En-dow

Answer 24

V.
To provide with a quality, a thing, or a gift of money

Connie was endowed with a beautiful singing voice.

Question 25

Ephemeral

E-phem-er-al

Answer 25

Adj.
Lasting a very short time

The pleasure of our few days in the mountains were ephemeral, with only a faint memory remaining.

Question 26

Ingratiate

In-gra-ti-ate

Answer 26

V.
To work to get the favor of someone

He attempted to ingratiate himself with his teacher by helping after class.

Question 27

Pantheon

pan-the-on

Answer 27

N.
A group of people held in high esteem for their great achievements.

Albert Einstein is one of the most famous figures in the pantheon of great scientist.

Question 28

Perverse

Per-verse

Answer 28

Adj.
Wicked

He gets a perverse satisfaction from teasing the dog.

Question 29

Tutelage

Tu-tel-age

Answer 29

N.
Instruction, protection, or guardianship

I prepared for the test undertake the tutelage of my math teacher.

Question 30

Clique

-

Answer 30

N.
A small exclusive group

The new student found it difficult to fit in the high school because many of the students their belonged to cliques that didn’t welcome newcomers.