English 8 Vocabulary, Part I

Question 0

malicious

Answer 0

Characterized by either a deep-seated, sadistic dislike or cāsus less, passing, mischievous impulse

Question 1

Impregnable

Answer 1

Incapable of being taken by assault; unconquerable; unassailable

Question 2

Paraphernalia

Answer 2

Personal belongings; items or equipment used for a specific activity

Question 3

Obliterate

Answer 3

To remove utterly from memory or recognition( to destroy all trace, indication, or significance of; to cause to disappear

Question 4

Exorbitant

Answer 4

Excessive; exceeding in intensity quality or size in the customary or appropriate limits,

Question 5

Sallow

Answer 5

Of a grayish greenish yellow color; having a sickly hue or complexion

Question 6

Disconsolate

Answer 6

Hopelessly sad; cheerless; causing dejection

Question 7

Droll

Answer 7

Having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality; laughable

Question 8

Profusely

Answer 8

Plentifully

Question 9

Earnestly

Answer 9

Proceeding from an intended serious state of mind; grave; important

Question 10

Olfactory

Answer 10

Relation ing to the sense of smell

Question 11

Amenities

Answer 11

That which constitutes to material comforts or conveniences

Question 12

Paranoia

Answer 12

A tendency toward excessive or irrational suspicion and distrust of others

Question 13

Incessantly

Answer 13

Continuing or following without interruption; unceasing

Question 14

Leviathan

Answer 14

Giant sea creature in the Bible; something very large, especially in water

Question 15

Efflorescence

Answer 15

Period or process of flowering or growth

Question 16

Invariably

Answer 16

Not changing or capable of change; constant; always

Question 17

Recrimination

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A counter-accusation; responding to one accusation with another

Question 18

Pallor

Answer 18

paleness of the skin, especially of the face

Question 19

Accost

Answer 19

To approach aggressively

Question 20

Adulation

Answer 20

Intense or excessive admiration, flattery, or praise

Question 21

Oppressive

Answer 21

Weighing heavily on the sense or spirit; difficult to bear

Question 22

Ludicrous

Answer 22

Foolish, absurd, or ridiculous

Question 23

Predicament

Answer 23

A difficult, perplexing, or trying situation; dilemma

Question 24

Ineffectual

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Useless unable to achieve a purpose; not producing the proper or intended effect, futile, ineffective

Question 25

Taboo

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Forbidden (especially to be spoke of)

Question 26

Imprudent

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Unwise

Question 27

Vicissitudes

Answer 27

Change, often unexpected and negative

Question 28

Affable

Answer 28

Gentle, gracious; being pleasant, at ease in talking to others

Question 29

Dreadful

Answer 29

Frightening, inspiring awe or reverence; extremely distasteful, unpleasant, or shocking

Question 30

Aghast

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Struck with terror, amazement, or horror; shocked

Question 31

Perfunctory

Answer 31

Done routinely, showing little interest or care

Question 32

Imperceptibly

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Extremely slight, gradual, subtle

Question 33

Objectivity

Answer 33

State of being uninfluenced but emotion or prejudice; decided based only on observable facts

Question 34

Waft

Answer 34

To cause to move or do lightly by; as if by impulse of wind or wave