A+ Academy- Week 4

Question 0

Mundane

Answer 0

Wordly

Question 1

Euphemism

Answer 1

A less offensive term

Question 2

Incongruous

Answer 2

Inappropriate; not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something

Question 3

Condolence

Answer 3

Pity

Question 4

Stipulate

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To specify a condition; demand or specify a requirement

Question 5

Alacrity

Answer 5

Briskness, lively action, eagerness

Question 6

Disdain (n.)

Answer 6

Contempt

Question 7

Belligerent

Answer 7

Warlike

Question 8

Intimidate

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To overawe

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Feint

Answer 9

A false attack

Question 10

Pugnacious

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Quarrelsome

Question 11

Promulgate

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To make officially known

Question 12

Brash

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Impudent; not showing respect for another person, cocky

Question 13

Scoff

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To sneer at

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Belittle

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To make seem less important

Question 15

Tangible

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Having actual form, can be touched

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Laceration

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Jagged wound, gash

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Castigate

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To correct by punishing

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Sordid

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Dirty; cheap, sleazy

Question 19

Octogenarian

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A person in his or her eighties

Question 20

Reconciliation

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The restoration of friendly relations

Question 21

Recuperation

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Return to normal health or strength

Question 22

Petrifies

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Process in which organic material is converted into stone

Question 23

Unpretentious

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Modest, humble

Question 24

Amorphous

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Without a clearly defined shape or form

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Aplomb

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Self confidence, collected ness

Question 26

Equanimity

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Calm, composure

Question 27

Impugn

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Question the validity, truth, or honesty

Question 28

Complacency

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Feeling of smug, self satisfaction

Question 29

Adulation

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Admiration, praise

Question 30

Exacerbation

Answer 30

Intensification

Question 31

Relish

Answer 31

Enjoy greatly

Question 32

Circumspection

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Wary and unwilling to take risks

Question 33

Valor

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Great courage in the face of danger

Question 34

Resilience

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Ability to go back to normal after something bad happens/ elasticity

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Dubious

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Uncertain or unsure, hesitating

Question 36

Doctrinaire

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One who puts into effect without sufficient regard for practical consideration

Question 37

Eloquent

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Expressive, fluent, persuasive in writing

Question 38

Equivocal

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Ambiguous

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Assiduous

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Showing great care, diligent, attentive

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Obstreperous

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Noisy and difficult to control

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Taciturn

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Quiet, tight lipped, saying little

Question 42

Vituperative

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Bitter and abusive, harsh and angry criticism

Question 43

Garrulous

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Talkative

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Rapacious

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Greedy

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Approbatory

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Expressing approval

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Merit

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To be worthy of or deserve

Question 47

Indolent

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Lazy, avoid activity or exertion

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Malodorous

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Smelling very bad

Question 49

Strident

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Loud, harsh, piercing

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Immolation

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To kill or destroy by fire

Question 51

Embargo

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An official ban on (trade, country, or commodity)

Question 52

Intonation

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Rise and fall of the voice in speaking, pitch

Question 53

Litany

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Prayer OR tedious recital or repetitive series

Question 54

Fettle

Answer 54

State or condition of health, fitness

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Hale

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Strong and healthy

Question 56

Decrepit

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Weak, feeble

Question 57

Qualms

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Uneasy feeling of doubt, worry or fear

Question 58

Foreclosure

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Homeowner is unable to keep up mortgage payments

Question 59

Pachyderms

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A very large mammal with thick skin

Question 60

Fray

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Battle or fight

Question 61

Enjoined

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To command and order, to prohibit (judge)

Question 62

Postmark

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Tells place, date, time or posting (on a letter)

Question 63

Desist

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To cease as from action or proceeding

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Supplant

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To replace, take the place of another that is old or no longer used or accepted

Question 65

Alleviated

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Make (suffering, deficiency, or problem) less severe

Question 66

Quelled

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To put an end to (rebellion or another disorder) typically by the use of force

Question 67

Retaliation

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Revenge, counter attack

Question 68

Recrimination

Answer 68

An accusation in response to one from someone else

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Stalwart

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Loyal, reliable

Question 70

Adulation

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Excessive admiration or praise

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Resolute

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Unwavering, determined, outstanding in strength and vigor

Question 72

Degenerate

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An immoral or corrupt person, lacking order morally or physically

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Choleric

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Bad tempered, irritable

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Duplicitous

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Deceitful

Question 75

Florid

Answer 75

Excessively intricate or complicated

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Prosaic

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Ordinary, everyday, commonplace

Question 77

Austere

Answer 77

Severe, strict/ having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance