Advanced Vocab Words - Set 3

Question 1

Define:

burnish

(bur-nish)

Answer 1

v. to polish or make shine

n. a shiny appearance

The store owner’s son’s only job was to burnish the statues in the window every day.

Suffix: -ish (used to form verbs meaning ‘to make or cause to be’)

Question 2

Define:

buttress

(but-riss)

Answer 2

n. a supporting structure

v. to support or encourage

The parents decided to buttress the after-school programs that were in danger of ending by making donations.

Root: butt (from Old French boter, meaning “to strike or thrust”)

Question 3

Define:

equivocate

(i-kwiv-uh-keyt)

Answer 3

v. to make vague, unclear statements

The mayor equivocated when confronted about his use of public funds.

Prefix: equi- (from Latin aequi, meaning “equal”); Root: voc (from Latin vocare, meaning “to call”)

Question 4

Define:

paragon

(par-uh-gon)

Answer 4

n. a model of excellence

The man was a paragon of virtue who had never stolen so much as a loaf of bread in his life.

Prefix: para- (from Greek para, meaning “beside” or “beyond”); Root: gon (from Greek gonia, meaning “angle”)

Question 5

Define:

cacophony

(kuh-kof-uh-nee)

Answer 5

n. unpleasant, discordant sounds

The orchestra’s first attempt to play together was a cacophony of jarring notes.

Prefix: caco- (from Greek kakos, meaning “bad”); Root: phon (from Greek phone, meaning “sound”)

Question 6

Define:

mawkish

(maw-kish)

Answer 6

adj. overly sentimental to a sickening point

The group of graduating seniors was a mawkish sight, crying and taking hundreds of pictures.

Suffix: -ish (used to form adjectives, meaning “having the quality of”)

Question 7

Define:

cajole

(kuh-djohl)

Answer 7

v. to make someone do something with flattery or promises

Mother cajoled her into driving the other children to school, promising to make her favorite dinner.

Root: cajol (from French cajoler, meaning “to coax”)

Question 8

Define:

dogmatic

(dawg-matt-ik)

Answer 8

adj. rigidly fixed in opinion or expression in an arrogant manner

The dogmatic theorist refused to listen to any other possibilities.

Root: dogma (from Greek dogma, meaning “opinion” or “belief”); Suffix: -ic (forming adjectives, meaning “pertaining to”)

Question 9

Define:

calibrate

(kal-ih-brehyt)

Answer 9

v. to check or balance the scale of a measuring device with a standard scale

The new thermometer needed to be calibrated before it could be used.

Root: caliber (from Arabic qalib, meaning “mold” or “model”); Suffix: -ate (used to form verbs, meaning “to make”)

Question 10

Define:

perdition

(per-dish-uhn)

Answer 10

n. a state of final spiritual ruin, loss of soul, damnation

n. hell

Poor moral choices led Johnny down the road to perdition.

Prefix: per- (from Latin, meaning “through” or “thoroughly”); Root: dit (from Latin dare, meaning “to give”); Suffix: -ion (forming nouns, indicating an action or condition)

Question 11

Define:

beseech

(bih-seech)

Answer 11

v. to request urgently

The dying man beseeched his family to visit him.

Prefix: be- (used to form verbs having a sense of ‘thoroughly’ or ‘completely’)

Question 12

Define:

canny

(can-ee)

Answer 12

adj. careful; shrewd

John was a canny negotiator; no matter how bad his bargaining position, he would always come out on top.

Suffix: -y (used to form adjectives meaning ‘characterized by or inclined to’)

Question 13

Define:

seminal

(sem-uh-nl)

Answer 13

adj. original and influential

The seminal works of the artist developed into a new style of interpretation.

Root: semin (from Latin semen, meaning ‘seed’)

Question 14

Define:

cantankerous

(can-tang-kurr-us)

Answer 14

adj. difficult to handle; ill-tempered

The worst part about working in customer service was having to deal with irate, cantankerous callers.

Suffix: -ous (used to form adjectives meaning ‘full of’ or ‘having the qualities of’)

Question 15

Define:

semantic

(suh-man-tick)

Answer 15

adj. related to the meaning of words

Susan felt that the abortion debate had become too focused on semantic arguments.

Root: sem (from Greek sēma, meaning ‘sign’)

Question 16

Define:

serrate

(sare-ate)

Answer 16

adj. having toothed edges (“serrated” is an alternate form of the adj.)

Kate used the serrate edge of the knife to cut through the tough meat.

Root: serr (from Latin serra, meaning ‘saw’)

Question 17

Define:

sever

(sev-er)

Answer 17

v. to cut off

Unfortunately, to prevent the infection from spreading, the doctors had to sever the infected parts of the hand.

Root: sever (from Latin separare, meaning ‘to separate’)

Question 18

Define:

sinuous

(sin-you-us)

Answer 18

adj. twisting and winding

adj. not direct

The sinuous path through the mountains was probably the most dangerous route to take.

Root: sinu (from Latin sinus, meaning ‘curve’ or ‘fold’)

Question 19

Define:

solicitude

(suh-liss-ih-tood)

Answer 19

n. caring about others’ well being

Though she claims not to have any feelings for Julio, she showed a great deal of solicitude when she learned of his illness.

Root: solicit (from Latin sollicitus, meaning ‘anxious’ or ‘concerned’)

Question 20

Define:

solidarity

(sol-ih-dare-ih-tee)

Answer 20

n. a feeling of camaraderie with others due to shared goals

Several townspeople expressed solidarity with the union members by protesting with them.

Root: solid (from Latin solidus, meaning ‘whole’ or ‘undivided’); Suffix: -ity (used to form nouns indicating a state or condition)

Question 21

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to polish or make shine

n. a shiny appearance

Answer 21

burnish

(bur-nish)

synonyms: polish, brighten, shine, buff, enhance

He spent hours burnishing the silverware until it gleamed.

The marble floors had a burnish that reflected the sunlight beautifully.

Question 22

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a supporting structure

v. to support or encourage

Answer 22

buttress

(but-riss)

synonyms: prop, support; bolster, reinforce, shore up, sustain

The ancient cathedral was held up by massive stone buttresses.

The evidence presented in court buttressed his claims of innocence.

Question 23

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to make vague, unclear statements

Answer 23

equivocate

(i-kwiv-uh-keyt)

synonyms: evade, sidestep, hedge, prevaricate, obscure

When asked about his plans, he began to equivocate, avoiding a direct answer.

Question 24

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a model of excellence

Answer 24

paragon

(par-uh-gon)

synonyms: archetype, ideal, exemplar, standard, model

She was considered a paragon of virtue and kindness by everyone who knew her.

Question 25

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. unpleasant, discordant sounds

Answer 25

cacophony | (kuh-**kof**-uh-nee) ## Footnote synonyms: noise, clamor, din, racket, uproar The _cacophony_ of traffic and construction made it impossible to concentrate.

Question 26

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. overly sentimental to a sickening point

Answer 26

mawkish | (**maw**-kish) ## Footnote synonyms: emotional, mushy, sentimental, sappy, overemotional The movie’s _mawkish_ love scenes were so exaggerated that they felt insincere.

Question 27

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to make someone do something with flattery or promises

Answer 27

cajole | (kuh-**djohl**) ## Footnote synonyms: coax, persuade, wheedle, sweet-talk, entice, manipulate He managed to _cajole_ his friend into lending him the car for the weekend.

Question 28

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. rigidly fixed in opinion or expression in an arrogant manner

Answer 28

dogmatic | (**dawg**-matt-ik) ## Footnote synonyms: arrogant, bullheaded, authoritarian, opinionated, inflexible, doctrinaire Her _dogmatic_ stance on the issue left no room for discussion or compromise.

Question 29

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to check or balance the scale of a measuring device with a standard scale

Answer 29

calibrate | (**kal**-ih-brehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: align, balance, fix, adjust, standardize, regulate Before starting the experiment, the scientist _calibrated_ the instruments to ensure accuracy.

Question 30

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. a state of final spiritual ruin, loss of soul, damnation n. hell

Answer 30

perdition | (per-**dish**-uhn) ## Footnote synonyms: hell, damnation, corruption, underworld, eternal torment, abyss The villain’s actions led him down a path of _perdition_, doomed to eternal suffering.

Question 31

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to request urgently

Answer 31

beseech | (bih-**seech**) ## Footnote synonyms: beg, appeal, plead, implore, urge, solicit The villagers _beseeched_ the king for help in their time of need.

Question 32

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. careful; shrewd

Answer 32

canny | (**can**-ee) ## Footnote synonyms: acute, cunning, astute, perceptive, shrewd Her _canny_ negotiation skills helped her secure a great deal on the contract.

Question 33

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. original and influential

Answer 33

seminal | (**sem**-uh-nl) ## Footnote synonyms: landmark, fundamental, fertile, groundbreaking, pioneering, innovative His _seminal_ work in physics changed the way scientists understood the universe.

Question 34

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. difficult to handle; ill-tempered

Answer 34

cantankerous | (can-**tang**-kurr-us) ## Footnote synonyms: crabby, cranky, aggressive, irritable, quarrelsome, testy The _cantankerous_ old man yelled at anyone who crossed his lawn.

Question 35

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. related to the meaning of words

Answer 35

semantic | (suh-**man**-tick) ## Footnote synonyms: linguistic, verbal, meaning-related, lexical, interpretive The argument boiled down to a _semantic_ difference in how they interpreted the contract.

Question 36

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. having toothed edges

Answer 36

serrate | (**sare**-ate) ## Footnote synonyms: a toothed edge or blade, notched, jagged, indented The _serrate_ edge of the knife made it easier to cut through tough materials.

Question 37

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to cut off

Answer 37

sever | (**sev**-er) ## Footnote synonyms: carve, disconnect, break off, cut, split, detach The company had to _sever_ ties with the contractor after the project went over budget.

Question 38

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. twisting and winding adj. not direct

Answer 38

sinuous | (**sin**-you-us) ## Footnote synonyms: curved, circuitous, meandering, twisting, serpentine, indirect The _sinuous_ path through the mountains made for a challenging hike.

Question 39

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. caring about others' well being

Answer 39

solicitude | (suh-**liss**-ih-tood) ## Footnote synonyms: consideration, watchfulness, care, concern, attentiveness Her _solicitude_ for her elderly neighbors was evident in the way she checked on them daily.

Question 40

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. a feeling of camaraderie with others due to shared goals

Answer 40

solidarity | (sol-ih-**dare**-ih-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: alliance, sympathy, unity, togetherness, support The workers showed _solidarity_ during the strike, united in their demands for better conditions.

Question 41

# Define: soluble | (**sol**-yuh-bull)

Answer 41

adj. capable of being dissolved in a liquid adj. capable of being solved ## Footnote Certain medicines are _soluble_ in water so they can be taken with ease.

Question 42

# Define: solvent | (**sol**-vunt)

Answer 42

adj. able to meet financial obligations n. a substance that can dissolve other substances ## Footnote To remain _solvent_, the business was forced to sell its overseas operations.

Question 43

# Define: soporific | (sop-uh-**riff**-ik)

Answer 43

adj. able to cause sleepiness n. a substance that causes sleepiness ## Footnote Bill's new cold medication has _soporific_ side effects that interfere with his ability to drive.

Question 44

# Define: emulate | (**em**-yuh-lehyt)

Answer 44

v. to try to imitate or exceed another's actions ## Footnote Nancy wanted to _emulate_ her older sister and so began to study more often.

Question 45

# Define: enamor | (ih-**nam**-er)

Answer 45

v. to make infatuated; to cause to love ## Footnote He was so _enamored_ of her that he thought about her every day.

Question 46

# Define: endemic | (in-**dem**-ik)

Answer 46

adj. originating in, native to, particular to ## Footnote There are some deadly diseases that are _endemic_ to the tropics.

Question 47

# Define: endow | (in-**dow**)

Answer 47

v. to give (esp. an inheritance or genetic trait) ## Footnote Christine's mother _endowed_ her with beautiful green eyes.

Question 48

# Define: dour | (**doo**-er)

Answer 48

adj. harsh; gloomy, forbidding adj. stern, humorless ## Footnote The old headmaster never had anything but a _dour_ expression to offer.

Question 49

# Define: enervate | (**in**-er-vehyt)

Answer 49

v. to make weaker ## Footnote The heat _enervated_ the soccer players' strength with each passing minute, and by halftime most were in no condition to continue playing.

Question 50

# Define: insouciant | (in-**soo**-see-uhnt)

Answer 50

adj. unconcerned, nonchalant, lighthearted ## Footnote Michael's _insouciant_ attitude towards schoolwork led to poor test grades.

Question 51

# Define: evince | (ih-**vins**)

Answer 51

v. to clearly prove something, to indicate ## Footnote Her choice not to enter into an argument with him _evinced_ her maturity.

Question 52

# Define: enfranchise | (in-**fran**-chahyz)

Answer 52

v. to give rights of citizenship, esp. the right to vote ## Footnote When women were finally _enfranchised_, spontaneous celebrations occurred throughout the country.

Question 53

# Define: filigree | (**fil**-ih-gree)

Answer 53

n. an ornamental work, esp. delicate and lacelike v. to adorn ## Footnote The wine glass was _filigreed_ with a delicate pattern of grape vines.

Question 54

# Define: engender | (in-**djen**-dur)

Answer 54

v. to cause, to lead to ## Footnote The poor ventilation in the factory _engendered_ health problems amongst the workers.

Question 55

# Define: apocryphal | (uh-**pok**-ruh-fuhl)

Answer 55

adj. of dubious origin; of doubtful authenticity ## Footnote I believe all stories of alien abduction are _apocryphal_.

Question 56

# Define: enmity | (**en**-mih-tee)

Answer 56

n. strong mutual hatred ## Footnote Great _enmity_ has existed between the two tribes for centuries, leading to untold bloodshed.

Question 57

# Define: aesthete | (es-**theet**)

Answer 57

n. one with artistic sensibilities ## Footnote The _aesthete_ was able to knowledgeably interpret the painting.

Question 58

# Define: estimable | (**es**-tuh-muh-buhl)

Answer 58

adj. formidable, worthy ## Footnote The team knew within the first few minutes that they faced an _estimable_ opponent.

Question 59

# Define: revile | (ruh-**vahyl**)

Answer 59

v. to criticize with harsh or abusive language ## Footnote Film critics _reviled_ the studio for gutting the director's artistic vision and replacing it with meaningless action sequences.

Question 60

# Define: indefatigable | (in-duh-**fat**-ih-guh-buhl)

Answer 60

adj. incapable of becoming exhausted; tireless; dogged ## Footnote The marathon runner was seemingly _indefatigable_, keeping up his brisk pace while competitors fell behind one after the other.

Question 61

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. capable of being dissolved in a liquid adj. capable of being solved

Answer 61

soluble | (**sol**-yuh-bull) ## Footnote synonyms: dispersable, dissolvable; solvable, liquid, mixable, meltable The sugar is _soluble_ in water.

Question 62

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. able to meet financial obligations n. a substance that can dissolve other substances within itself

Answer 62

solvent | (**sol**-vunt) ## Footnote synonyms: financially stable, viable; dissolver, liquid, cleanser, agent The company is _solvent_ after restructuring. Water is a universal _solvent_.

Question 63

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. able to cause sleepiness n. a substance that causes sleepiness

Answer 63

soporific | (sop-uh-**rif**-ik) ## Footnote synonyms: anesthetic, narcotic, sedative, sleep-inducing, tranquilizing, calming The lecture was _soporific_. The medication had a _soporific_ effect.

Question 64

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to try to imitate or exceed another's actions

Answer 64

emulate | (**em**-yuh-lehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: copy, mimic, imitate, rival, follow She tries to _emulate_ her mentor's success.

Question 65

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to make infatuated; to cause to love

Answer 65

enamor | (ih-**nam**-er) ## Footnote synonyms: fascinate, captivate, infatuate, allure, enchant He was _enamored_ with her charm.

Question 66

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. originating in, native to, particular to

Answer 66

endemic | (in-**dem**-ik) ## Footnote synonyms: local, regional, native, indigenous, specific This species is _endemic_ to the island.

Question 67

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to give (esp. an inheritance or genetic trait)

Answer 67

endow | (in-**dow**) ## Footnote synonyms: provide, impart, bestow, grant, furnish Her grandmother _endowed_ her with a trust fund.

Question 68

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. harsh; gloomy, forbidding adj. stern, humorless

Answer 68

dour | (**doo**-er) ## Footnote synonyms: uninviting, severe, sullen, grim, austere His _dour_ demeanor intimidated the staff.

Question 69

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to make weaker

Answer 69

enervate | (**in**-er-vehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: tire, exhaust, debilitate, sap, weaken The heat _enervated_ the athletes.

Question 70

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. unconcerned, nonchalant, lighthearted

Answer 70

insouciant | (in-**soo**-see-uhnt) ## Footnote synonyms: carefree, unworried, indifferent, casual, relaxed Her _insouciant_ attitude was refreshing.

Question 71

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to clearly prove something, to indicate

Answer 71

evince | (ih-**vins**) ## Footnote synonyms: declare, demonstrate, reveal, show, manifest He _evinced_ great interest in the project.

Question 72

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to give rights of citizenship, esp. the right to vote

Answer 72

enfranchise | (in-**fran**-chahyz) ## Footnote synonyms: empower, naturalize, liberate, grant rights, enfranchisement Women were _enfranchised_ in the early 20th century.

Question 73

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. an ornamental work, esp. delicate and lacelike v. to adorn

Answer 73

filigree | (**fil**-ih-gree) ## Footnote synonyms: decoration, ornamentation; decorate, embellishment, lacework The jewelry was adorned with gold _filigree_. She _filigreed_ the edges of her project.

Question 74

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to cause, to lead to

Answer 74

engender | (in-**djen**-dur) ## Footnote synonyms: develop, generate, bring about, produce, create, instigate The policy _engendered_ debate.

Question 75

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. of dubious origin; of doubtful authenticity

Answer 75

apocryphal | (uh-**pok**-ruh-fuhl) ## Footnote synonyms: fictitious, doubtful, unverified, questionable, spurious The story of his victory seems _apocryphal_.

Question 76

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. strong mutual hatred

Answer 76

enmity | (**en**-mih-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: animosity, antagonism, hostility, hatred, bitterness There was clear _enmity_ between the rivals.

Question 77

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. one with artistic sensibilities

Answer 77

aesthete | (es-**theet**) ## Footnote synonyms: artist, connoisseur, art lover, creative, visionary As an _aesthete_, she appreciated fine art.

Question 78

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. formidable, worthy

Answer 78

estimable | (**es**-tuh-muh-buhl) ## Footnote synonyms: admirable, honored, commendable, worthy, respectable Her _estimable_ work earned her many accolades.

Question 79

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to criticize with harsh or abusive language

Answer 79

revile | (ruh-vahyl) ## Footnote synonyms: scold, criticize, abuse, denounce, vilify, berate The critics _reviled_ the film for its poor acting.

Question 80

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. incapable of becoming exhausted; tireless; dogged

Answer 80

indefatigable | (in-duh-**fat**-ih-guh-buhl) ## Footnote synonyms: untiring, active, persevering, unflagging, relentless, unwearied Her _indefatigable_ energy amazed everyone.

Question 81

# Define: ensemble | (on-**som**-bul)

Answer 81

n. a whole group formed by separate parts ## Footnote The band was an _ensemble_ of classical violinists, guitarists, and a jazz pianist.

Question 82

# Define: effervescent | (eff-er-**vess**-uhnt)

Answer 82

adj. emitting small bubbles adj. lively, showing high spirits, vivacious ## Footnote Stacy's _effervescent_ mind captivated everyone she met.

Question 83

# Define: enthrall | (in-**thrawl**)

Answer 83

v. to captivate v. to enslave ## Footnote The singer's voice _enthralled_ the judges, who immediately awarded her first place in the contest.

Question 84

# Define: entreat | (in-**treet**)

Answer 84

v. to plead ## Footnote The rejected boy _entreated_ the girl to give him a second chance.

Question 85

# Define: extirpate | (**ek**-ster-peyt)

Answer 85

v. to destroy, annihilate totally v. to cut out by the roots ## Footnote Modern thinkers have proposed to _extirpate_ religion from all political discourse.

Question 86

# Define: enumerate | (ih-**new**-muh-rate)

Answer 86

v. to list items individually ## Footnote Shocked by her decision, I asked her to _enumerate_ her reasons for firing him.

Question 87

# Define: internecine | (in-ter-**neh**-seen)

Answer 87

adj. mutually destructive adj. characterized by bloodshed and carnage adj. relating to intra-group struggle ## Footnote That country's _internecine_ struggle was only put to rest after many innocent people lost their lives.

Question 88

# Define: ephemeral | (uh-**fem**-er-ul)

Answer 88

adj. lasting only a short while ## Footnote Our joy at being let out for the weekend was only _ephemeral_, for we soon realized that we had a lot of studying to do for Monday.

Question 89

# Define: variegated | (**vair**-ee-uh-gehyt-id)

Answer 89

adj. multicolored adj. varied ## Footnote The _variegated_ leaves were a sure sign that autumn had arrived.

Question 90

# Define: venerate | (**ven**-uh-rehyt)

Answer 90

v. to respect deeply and honor ## Footnote The children _venerated_ their grandfather and sought not to disappoint him.

Question 91

# Define: veracity | (vur-**rass**-ih-tee)

Answer 91

n. truthfulness ## Footnote In order to have her article published, Susan needed to prove the _veracity_ of her claims.

Question 92

# Define: verbiage | (**ver**-bee-idge)

Answer 92

n. an overabundance of words n. one's manner of speaking ## Footnote The elderly speaker's _verbiage_ tended toward the formal.

Question 93

# Define: vestige | (**ves**-tidge)

Answer 93

n. a small remnant ## Footnote That abandoned well is a _vestige_ of the manor that once stood here.

Question 94

# Define: vex | (**vex**)

Answer 94

v. to annoy or bother v. to confound v. to talk about extensively ## Footnote It was when they were allowed to horse around the house that the children _vexed_ her the most.

Question 95

# Define: vigilant | (**vidge**-ih-lunt)

Answer 95

adj. watchful ## Footnote Our new dog is very _vigilant_ when it comes to guarding the house.

Question 96

# Define: vigor | (**vig**-er)

Answer 96

n. energy, vitality n. strength; forcefulness ## Footnote After she broke her hip dancing, Kate realized that she had lost the youthful _vigor_ she once had.

Question 97

# Define: virtuoso | (vur-chew-**owe**-so)

Answer 97

n. a highly-skilled artist ## Footnote Even at a young age, it was clear that Beethoven was a _virtuoso_ in the making.

Question 98

# Define: viscous | (**viss**-kuss)

Answer 98

adj. thick and syrup-like ## Footnote They slathered a _viscous_ glue over the pieces to make sure they would stick.

Question 99

# Define: vituperate | (vahy-**too**-puh-rehyt)

Answer 99

v. to scold ## Footnote The old man _vituperated_ the neighborhood boys who were trespassing on his lawn.

Question 100

# Define: vivacious | (vih-**vey**-shuss)

Answer 100

adj. energetic; full of life ## Footnote At ninety years old, Melinda was known for being particularly _vivacious_ for her age.

Question 101

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. a whole group formed by separate parts

Answer 101

ensemble | (on-**som**-bull) ## Footnote synonyms: band, collection, organization, group, assembly, team The _ensemble_ performed flawlessly, each musician contributing to the harmonious piece.

Question 102

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. emitting small bubbles adj. lively, showing high spirits, vivacious

Answer 102

effervescent | (eff-er-**vess**-uhnt) ## Footnote synonyms: airy, foaming; spirited, bubbly, fizzy, vivacious, exuberant Her _effervescent_ personality lit up the room.

Question 103

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to captivate v. to enslave

Answer 103

enthrall | (in-**thrawl**) ## Footnote synonyms: absorb, enrapture, beckon, beguile, charm, fascinate, grip The magician's tricks _enthralled_ the audience.

Question 104

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to plead

Answer 104

entreat | (in-**treet**) ## Footnote synonyms: beg, request, implore, beseech, appeal She _entreated_ him to stay for the evening.

Question 105

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to destroy, annihilate totally v. to cut out by the roots

Answer 105

extirpate | (**ek**-ster-peyt) ## Footnote synonyms: destroy, annihilate; remove, uproot, eradicate, eliminate, abolish They worked to _extirpate_ the invasive species.

Question 106

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to list items individually

Answer 106

enumerate | (ih-**new**-muh-rate) ## Footnote synonyms: count, list to review, itemize, catalog, specify She _enumerated_ the reasons for her decision.

Question 107

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. mutually destructive adj. characterized by bloodshed and carnage adj. relating to intra-group struggle

Answer 107

internecine | (in-ter-**neh**-seen) ## Footnote synonyms: civil, fratricidal, deadly, bloody, catastrophic, self-destructive, destructive The _internecine_ conflict devastated the entire region.

Question 108

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. lasting a very short time

Answer 108

ephemeral | (uh-**fem**-er-ul) ## Footnote synonyms: momentary, passing, fleeting, transient, brief The sunset’s beauty was _ephemeral_ but unforgettable.

Question 109

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. appearing to have different colors adj. varied

Answer 109

variegated | (**vair**-ee-uh-gehyt-id) ## Footnote synonyms: diverse, kaleidoscopic, multicolored, assorted, mixed The artist used a _variegated_ palette for the mural.

Question 110

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to respect deeply and honor

Answer 110

venerate | (**ven**-uh-rehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: admire, esteem, revere, honor, regard They _venerate_ their elders with great ceremony.

Question 111

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. truthfulness

Answer 111

veracity | (vur-**rass**-ih-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: certainty, truth, fact, accuracy, honesty, integrity His _veracity_ was never in question.

Question 112

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. an overabundance of words n. one's manner of speaking

Answer 112

verbiage | (**ver**-bee-idge) ## Footnote synonyms: wordiness, verbosity; delivery, excessive language, phrasing The report was filled with unnecessary _verbiage_.

Question 113

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. a small remnant

Answer 113

vestige | (**ves**-tidge) ## Footnote synonyms: remainder, hint, trace, fragment, relic Only a _vestige_ of the ancient building remained.

Question 114

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to annoy or bother v. to confound v. to talk about extensively

Answer 114

vex | (**vex**) ## Footnote synonyms: distress, agitate; confuse, irritate, bother, perplex His constant questions began to _vex_ her.

Question 115

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. watchful

Answer 115

vigilant | (**vidge**-ih-lunt) ## Footnote synonyms: attentive, aware, on the lookout, alert, observant, cautious The security guard remained _vigilant_ throughout the night.

Question 116

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. energy, vitality n. strength; forcefulness

Answer 116

vigor | (**vig**-er) ## Footnote synonyms: power, intensity, strength, vitality, robustness She tackled the project with great _vigor_.

Question 117

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. a highly-skilled artist

Answer 117

virtuoso | (vur-chew-**owe**-so) ## Footnote synonyms: ace, artist, professional, maestro, genius, expert The pianist was a _virtuoso_, admired worldwide.

Question 118

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. thick and syrup-like

Answer 118

viscous | (**viss**-kuss) ## Footnote synonyms: slow-flowing, syrupy, thick, glutinous, sticky The _viscous_ honey slowly dripped from the spoon.

Question 119

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to scold

Answer 119

vituperate | (vahy-**too**-puh-rehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: abuse, berate, yell at, criticize, reprimand, condemn The coach began to _vituperate_ the team for their poor performance.

Question 120

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. energetic; full of life

Answer 120

vivacious | (vih-**vey**-shuss) ## Footnote synonyms: lively, spirited, animated, exuberant, effervescent Her _vivacious_ spirit made her the life of the party.

Question 121

# Define: meticulous | (muh-**tick**-yuh-luss)

Answer 121

adj. paying great attention to detail ## Footnote He was a _meticulous_ sculptor, sometimes spending hours perfecting a single fingernail on one of his figures.

Question 122

# Define: mimicry | (**mim**-ih-kree)

Answer 122

n. a close imitation of something else ## Footnote _Mimicry_ is common in the animal kingdom, such as when harmless species assume the aspect of poisonous ones to avoid being eaten.

Question 123

# Define: minuet | (min-you-**et**)

Answer 123

n. a slow, stately, pattern dance in 3/4 time n. the music to accompany the dance of the same name ## Footnote A _minuet_ is always danced with three beats per measure.

Question 124

# Define: minute | (my-**newt**)

Answer 124

adj. tiny adj. attentive to the smallest details ## Footnote The chances of such a slow horse actually winning the race are _minute_.

Question 125

# Define: mirth | (**murth**)

Answer 125

n. glee; joy ## Footnote The house was always full of happy laughter and other signs of _mirth_.

Question 126

# Define: dissipated | (dis-uh-**pey**-tid)

Answer 126

adj. indulging in excessive devotion to pleasure; debauched, dissolute; wasted, squandered; to cause to disappear, disperse ## Footnote His life quickly became _dissipated_ and unstructured after he won the lottery.

Question 127

# Define: misanthrope | (**miss**-un-throwp)

Answer 127

n. hater of humanity ## Footnote The old man was a notorious _misanthrope_ who loathed even his own children.

Question 128

# Define: invidious | (in-**vid**-ee-uhs)

Answer 128

adj. offensive, provoking resentment or ill-will ## Footnote The teacher's _invidious_ practice of playing favorites led to several parent conferences.

Question 129

# Define: misconstrue | (miss-kun-**strew**)

Answer 129

v. to misunderstand ## Footnote Eva has a habit of _misconstruing_ compliments, reading amorous designs into the most innocent remarks.

Question 130

# Define: remit | (rih-**mit**)

Answer 130

v. to transmit payment v. to refrain from exacting v. to pardon v. to desist, postpone or give up ## Footnote The transaction was completed after the buyer _remitted_ the money.

Question 131

# Define: mitigate | (**mit**-ih-gate)

Answer 131

v. to make smaller or less problematic ## Footnote The hurricane's effect was _mitigated_ by the quick response from the national guard.

Question 132

# Define: opprobrium | (uh-**proh**-bree-uhm)

Answer 132

n. the disgrace felt by someone who has acted in an outrageously shameful manner ## Footnote Oedipus Rex experienced great _opprobrium_ after learning the true extent of his crimes.

Question 133

# Define: mollify | (**mohl**-ih-fahy)

Answer 133

v. to decrease the strength of, pacify, placate v. to make softer, less severe ## Footnote His rage was _mollified_ by his wife's soothing words.

Question 134

# Define: momentum | (moh-**men**-tum)

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n. strength built up by continued movement or development ## Footnote The protest gained _momentum_ as it passed through the city and gained new supporters.

Question 135

# Define: prodigious | (pruh-**didj**-us)

Answer 135

adj. having great power or size adj. extreme ## Footnote The building of the new dam is a _prodigious_ project requiring thousands of men and millions of dollars.

Question 136

# Define: asperity | (uh-**sper**-ih-tee)

Answer 136

n. severity, rigor n. acrimony, irritability ## Footnote The _asperity_ of a northern winter can lead to depression.

Question 137

# Define: profligate | (**prof**-lih-git)

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adj. immoral adj. recklessly extravagant ## Footnote She criticized her spoiled son for his _profligate_ lifestyle.

Question 138

# Define profuse | (pruh-**fewss**)

Answer 138

adj. abundant adj. freely giving or spending ## Footnote Horrified by the consequences of her actions, Joyce offered _profuse_ apologies to her friends.

Question 139

# Define: hapless | (**hap**-liss)

Answer 139

adj. unlucky, unfortunate, luckless ## Footnote The _hapless_, accident-prone child managed to break his leg for the third time.

Question 140

# Define: prognostic | (prog-**noss**-tick)

Answer 140

n. a prediction adj. indicating future events ## Footnote Climate scientists presented a chilling _prognostic_ of what will happen to our planet in the near future.

Question 141

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. paying great attention to detail

Answer 141

meticulous | (muh-**tick**-yuh-luss) ## Footnote synonyms: perfectionist, painstaking, thorough, precise, careful She was _meticulous_ in her research, ensuring no errors were made.

Question 142

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. a close imitation of something else

Answer 142

mimicry | (**mim**-ih-kree) ## Footnote synonyms: mime, imitation, replication, impersonation, echo The actor’s _mimicry_ of famous politicians was spot on.

Question 143

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. a slow, stately, pattern dance in 3/4 time n. the music to accompany the dance of the same name

Answer 143

minuet | (min-you-**et**) ## Footnote synonyms: dance, waltz; music, piece, suite, melody, rhythm They danced a graceful _minuet_ at the formal ball. The orchestra played a classical _minuet_ to set the mood.

Question 144

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. tiny adj. attentive to the smallest details

Answer 144

minute | (my-**newt**) ## Footnote synonyms: very small, miniature; exact, precise, diminutive, tiny, minuscule The _minute_ details in the painting were barely visible. Her _minute_ observations caught every flaw in the design.

Question 145

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. glee; joy

Answer 145

mirth | (**murth**) ## Footnote synonyms: cheer, amusement, happiness, delight, joyfulness The party was filled with _mirth_ and laughter.

Question 146

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. devoted to the pursuit of pleasure; hedonistic

Answer 146

dissipated | (dis-uh-**pey**-tid) ## Footnote synonyms: self-indulgent, spoiled, debauched, luxurious, extravagant, libertine His _dissipated_ lifestyle left him broke and alone.

Question 147

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. hater of humanity

Answer 147

misanthrope | (**miss**-un-throwp) ## Footnote synonyms: cynic, curmudgeon, recluse, hermit, introvert The old _misanthrope_ avoided social interactions at all costs.

Question 148

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. offensive, provoke resentment or ill-will

Answer 148

invidious | (in-**vid**-ee-uhs) ## Footnote synonyms: abominable, repugnant, resentful, hateful, envious Her _invidious_ comments stirred up anger among her colleagues.

Question 149

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to misunderstand

Answer 149

misconstrue | (miss-kun-**strew**) ## Footnote synonyms: distort, mistake, misread, misinterpret, misconceive, confuse He _misconstrued_ her friendly gesture as romantic interest.

Question 150

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to transmit payment v. to refrain from exacting v. to pardon v. to desist, postpone or give up

Answer 150

remit | (rih-**mit**) ## Footnote synonyms: transfer; stop, postpone; alleviate, pardon, send, deliver, forgive He _remitted_ the funds to the company by wire transfer. The court decided to _remit_ her sentence.

Question 151

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to make smaller or less problematic

Answer 151

mitigate | (**mit**-ih-gate) ## Footnote synonyms: diminish, lighten, alleviate, reduce, lessen The government tried to _mitigate_ the impact of the economic downturn.

Question 152

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. the disgrace felt by someone who has acted in an outrageously shameful manner, contempt

Answer 152

opprobrium | (uh-**proh**-bree-uhm) ## Footnote synonyms: dishonor, infamy, humiliation, disgrace, shame, scorn The public _opprobrium_ over his misconduct led to his resignation.

Question 153

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to decrease the strength of v. to make softer

Answer 153

mollify | (**mohl**-ih-fahy) ## Footnote synonyms: disarm, smooth over, soften, calm, appease, soothe She tried to _mollify_ his anger with a sincere apology. The doctor _mollified_ the patient’s concerns with comforting words.

Question 154

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. strength built up by continued movement or development

Answer 154

momentum | (moh-**men**-tum) ## Footnote synonyms: drive, energy, propulsion, force, impetus, power The project gained _momentum_ after the initial success.

Question 155

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. having great power or size adj. extreme

Answer 155

prodigious | (pruh-**didj**-us) ## Footnote synonyms: massive, colossal, monumental, extraordinary, enormous, immense, vast The _prodigious_ mountain loomed over the valley. Her _prodigious_ talent earned her widespread recognition.

Question 156

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. severity, rigor n. acrimony, irritability

Answer 156

asperity | (uh-**sper**-ih-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: harshness, bad temper, bitterness, severity, sharpness The _asperity_ of his tone made everyone uneasy. His _asperity_ during meetings was hard to tolerate.

Question 157

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. immoral adj. recklessly extravagant

Answer 157

profligate | (**prof**-lih-git) ## Footnote synonyms: corrupt, degenerate; immoderate, lavish, wasteful, extravagant, dissipated His _profligate_ behavior led to his downfall. She lived a _profligate_ lifestyle, spending money on luxury items.

Question 158

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. abundant adj. freely giving or spending

Answer 158

profuse | (pruh-**fewss**) ## Footnote synonyms: excessive, extravagant, plentiful, copious, lavish, abundant She expressed _profuse_ gratitude to everyone who helped. The garden was _profuse_ with blooming flowers.

Question 159

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. unlucky, unfortunate, luckless

Answer 159

hapless | (**hap**-liss) ## Footnote synonyms: luckless, jinxed, unfortunate, ill-fated, doomed The _hapless_ traveler missed his flight and lost his luggage.

Question 160

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. a prediction adj. indicating future events

Answer 160

prognostic | (prog-**noss**-tick) ## Footnote synonyms: omen, foreboding, warning, prophecy, forecast, prediction, portent The dark clouds were a _prognostic_ of the upcoming storm. The patient’s symptoms were _prognostic_ of a more serious condition.

Question 161

# Define: proliferate | (pruh-**lif**-er-ehyt)

Answer 161

v. to grow and spread quickly ## Footnote Tensions in the area _proliferated_ after the civilian casualties.

Question 162

# Define: puissant | (**pyoo**-uh-suhnt)

Answer 162

adj. powerful, mighty ## Footnote A _puissant_ leader can secure the success of an entire team.

Question 163

# Define: prone | (**prone**)

Answer 163

adj. lying face or front downward adj. tending to behave or act a certain way ## Footnote Lucy was _prone_ to cheat on tests, so the teachers placed her in a separate room.

Question 164

# Define: propitiate | (proh-**pish**-ee-ehyt)

Answer 164

v. to appease ## Footnote The custom was to _propitiate_ the angry gods with a sacrifice.

Question 165

# Define: ineffable | (in-**eff**-uh-buhl)

Answer 165

adj. incapable of being described in words ## Footnote After a long day you can find _ineffable_ pleasure in a hot bath.

Question 166

# Define: propitious | (pruh-**pish**-us)

Answer 166

adj. favorable ## Footnote The rainy weather was not _propitious_ for the picnic they had planned.

Question 167

# Define: propound | (pruh-**pound**)

Answer 167

v. to propose or offer for consideration ## Footnote To make her point about the dangers of sunburns, Kate _propound_ed various theories about skin cancer and its links to ultraviolet radiation.

Question 168

# Define: propriety | (pruh-**pry**-ih-tee)

Answer 168

n. proper behavior ## Footnote A model housewife, Mary valued _propriety_ and manners over everything else.

Question 169

# Define: precipitate | (prih-**sip**-ih-teyt)

Answer 169

adj. acting with haste or on impulse v. to cause or hasten an event ## Footnote The officer took _precipitate_ action and wound up making the situation even worse.

Question 170

# Define: prosaic | (pro-**zay**-ik)

Answer 170

adj. common; unimaginative ## Footnote Kate's realistic paintings of household objects were criticized as being too _prosaic_.

Question 171

# Define: prudent | (**proo-**dent)

Answer 171

adj. practical; careful ## Footnote His assistant was particularly _prudent_ when it came to keeping the company's secrets.

Question 172

# Define: advert | (ad-**vurt**)

Answer 172

v. to call or direct attention towards ## Footnote As soon as Jim saw the unsafe guardrail, he _adverted_ everyone to the problem.

Question 173

# Define: excoriate | (ik-**skawr**-ee-eyt)

Answer 173

v. to condemn scathingly ## Footnote After the student's repetitive acts of bullying, the principal _excoriate_d him.

Question 174

# Define: insipid | (in-**sip**-id)

Answer 174

adj. bland, trite ## Footnote The film's _insipid_ plot, like that of hundreds of others, centered on American agents thwarting a Russian spy ring.

Question 175

# Define: sublimate | (**suhb**-luh-meyt)

Answer 175

v. to change state of matter between solid and gaseous form without passing through a liquid stage v. to modify the expression of an instinctual impulse in a socially acceptable manner ## Footnote Dry ice _sublimates_ directly from its solid ice form to the gas you see rising off of it.

Question 176

# Define: expatiate | (ik-**spey**-shee-eyt)

Answer 176

v. to discuss or write about at great length ## Footnote Margie _expatiated_ about her misfortunes until early in the morning.

Question 177

# Define: precipitous | (prih-**sip**-ih-tuhs)

Answer 177

adj. dangerously high or steep adj. done hastily and without care ## Footnote The economy suffered a _precipitous_ decline in exports.

Question 178

# Define: necromancy | (**nek**-ruh-man-see)

Answer 178

n. the practice of communicating with the spirits of the dead n. black magic, black arts, or sorcery ## Footnote Aunt Pam claimed that _necromancy_ was a way you could speak to your ancestors.

Question 179

# Define: truculent | (**truhk**-yuh-luhnt)

Answer 179

adj. cruel, ferocious, savage, brutal ## Footnote The _truculent_ dictator did not care about the well-being of his people.

Question 180

# Define: depravity | (dih-**prav**-ih-tee)

Answer 180

n. moral corruption or degradation ## Footnote The various _depravities_ of modern society include an unhealthy obsession with the lives and deaths of celebrities.

Question 181

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to grow and spread quickly

Answer 181

proliferate | (pruh-**lif**-er-ehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: expand, develop, increase, multiply, escalate Rumors about the incident began to _proliferate_ online.

Question 182

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. powerful, mighty

Answer 182

puissant | (**pyoo**-uh-suhnt) ## Footnote synonyms: strong, formidable, influential, potent, robust The king was a _puissant_ ruler, feared by his enemies.

Question 183

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. lying face or front downward adj. tending to behave or act a certain way

Answer 183

prone | (**prone**) ## Footnote synonyms: face down, flat, horizontal; likely, susceptible, vulnerable, inclined He lay _prone_ on the grass, staring at the sky. She is _prone_ to anxiety in stressful situations.

Question 184

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to appease

Answer 184

propitiate | (proh-**pish**-ee-ehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: assuage, satisfy, pacify, placate, mollify He tried to _propitiate_ the angry crowd with a public apology.

Question 185

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. incapable of being described in words

Answer 185

ineffable | (in-**eff**-uh-buhl) ## Footnote synonyms: beyond words, indescribable, unutterable, sublime, inexpressible The beauty of the sunset was _ineffable_.

Question 186

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. favorable

Answer 186

propitious | (pruh-**pish**-us) ## Footnote synonyms: good, beneficial, auspicious, advantageous, timely The clear skies were a _propitious_ sign for the outdoor event.

Question 187

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to propose or offer for consideration

Answer 187

propound | (pruh-**pound**) ## Footnote synonyms: counsel, advise, set forth, present, suggest, introduce She _propounded_ a new solution to the problem.

Question 188

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. proper behavior

Answer 188

propriety | (pruh-**pry**-ih-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: correctness, accordance, courtesy, decorum, etiquette, appropriateness He always acted with _propriety_ during formal meetings.

Question 189

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. acting with haste or on impulse v. to cause or hasten an event

Answer 189

precipitate | (prih-**sip**-ih-teyt) ## Footnote synonyms: expedite, advance, hasten, provoke, trigger His _precipitate_ decision led to unforeseen consequences. The sudden rain _precipitated_ a halt to the outdoor concert.

Question 190

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. common; unimaginative

Answer 190

prosaic | (pro-**zay**-ik) ## Footnote synonyms: everyday, drab, dull, mundane, ordinary, uninspired Her speech was filled with _prosaic_ statements, lacking creativity.

Question 191

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. practical; careful

Answer 191

prudent | (**proo-**dent) ## Footnote synonyms: canny, sagacious, wise, judicious, sensible It was a _prudent_ decision to save money for emergencies.

Question 192

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to call or direct attention towards

Answer 192

advert | (ad-**vurt**) ## Footnote synonyms: observe, attend, point to, refer, indicate, highlight The article _adverted_ to the growing environmental issues.

Question 193

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to condemn scathingly

Answer 193

excoriate | (ik-**skawr**-ee-eyt) ## Footnote synonyms: berate, scathe, chastise, denounce, revile, attack The critics _excoriated_ the movie for its poor script.

Question 194

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. bland, trite

Answer 194

insipid | (in-**sip**-id) ## Footnote synonyms: dull, uninteresting, vapid, flavorless, boring The _insipid_ conversation bored everyone at the table.

Question 195

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to change state of matter between solid and gaseous form without passing through a liquid stage v. to modify the expression of an instinctual impulse in a socially acceptable manner

Answer 195

sublimate | (**suhb**-luh-meyt) ## Footnote synonyms: refine, transfer, redirect, transform, channel, convert Dry ice _sublimates_ directly into gas. He _sublimated_ his anger into intense physical exercise.

Question 196

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to discuss or write about at great length

Answer 196

expatiate | (ik-**spey**-shee-eyt) ## Footnote synonyms: elaborate, expound, discuss, detail, elaborate upon She loved to _expatiate_ on her travels through Europe.

Question 197

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. dangerously high or steep adj. done hastily and without care

Answer 197

precipitous | (prih-**sip**-ih-tuhs) ## Footnote synonyms: steep, arduous, high; impulsive, abrupt, sudden, reckless The hikers carefully navigated the _precipitous_ cliffs. His _precipitous_ actions led to unfortunate consequences.

Question 198

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. the practice of allegedly communicating with the spirits of the dead n. black magic, black arts, or sorcery

Answer 198

necromancy | (**nek**-ruh-man-see) ## Footnote synonyms: sorcery, occultism, wizardry, enchantment, divination The villagers feared the old woman practiced _necromancy_.

Question 199

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. cruel, ferocious, savage, brutal

Answer 199

truculent | (**truhk**-yuh-luhnt) ## Footnote synonyms: abusive, aggressive, hostile, fierce, belligerent, combative His _truculent_ attitude made him difficult to work with.

Question 200

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. moral corruption or degradation

Answer 200

depravity | (dih-**prav**-ih-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: immorality, criminality, wickedness, vice, corruption The dictator’s _depravity_ shocked the entire nation.