Lesson I Vocab

Question 1

Licentious

Answer 1

morally unrestrained or worldly desires.
Sny: immoral, lewd
Ant: chaste, pure

Question 2

Numismatist

Answer 2

A coin collector

Question 3

Paucity

Answer 3

a scarcity; a lack
Sny: insufficiency
Ant: abundance

Question 4

Fatalistic

Answer 4

believing that all events on life are inevitable and determined by fate. Believing in fate.

Question 5

Obtrude

Answer 5

to force oneself into a situation. (b&b Misour D’ Arche :) song)
Syn: impose, intrude
Ant: extricate

Question 6

Pensive

Answer 6

dreamily thoughtful
Syn: reflective, meditative
Ant: silly, frivolous

Question 7

Lackadaisical

Answer 7

Uninterested, listless
Syn: spiritless, apathetic, languid
Ant: enthusiastic, inspired

Question 8

Alienate

Answer 8

To turn away feelings or affections
Syn: estrange, set against
Ant: endear, unite

Question 9

Elated

Answer 9

In high spirits, proud and joyful
Syn: overjoyed
Ant: depressed

Question 10

Epigram

Answer 10

A witty saying expressing a single thought or observation

Syn: aphorism, Bon mot, quip