Basic Words IV

Question 1

Martial

Answer 1

suggesting war or military life

Question 2

Credence

Answer 2

belief in something

Question 3

Pristine

Answer 3

unspoiled, untouched (usu. Of nature), immaculately clean and unused

Question 4

Whimsical

Answer 4

determined by impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

Question 5

Lucid

Answer 5

(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable

Question 6

Inadvertent

Answer 6

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

Question 7

Empathetic

Answer 7

showing understanding and ready comprehension of other people’s states and emotions

Question 8

Facetious-

Answer 8

cleverly amusing in tone

Question 9

Smattering

Answer 9

a slight or superficial understanding of a subject; a small amount of something

Question 10

Genial

Answer 10

agreeable, conducive to comfort, friendly and cheerful

Question 11

Surly

Answer 11

inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace

Question 12

Genteel

Answer 12

marked by refinement in taste and manners

Question 13

Perpetuate

Answer 13

cause to continue

Question 14

Benign

Answer 14

kind, not dangerous to health, not recurrent or progressive

Question 15

Fickle

Answer 15

liable to sudden unpredictable change, esp in affection or attachments

Question 16

Precedent

Answer 16

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

Question 17

Euphoria

Answer 17

feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation

Question 18

Grovel

Answer 18

show submission or fear

Question 19

Jargon

Answer 19

a characteristic language of a particular group

Question 20

Assuage

Answer 20

making something intense less severe

Question 21

Spurn

Answer 21

reject with contempt

Question 22

Tawdry

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tastelessly showy, cheap and showdy

Question 23

Illicit

Answer 23

contrary to or forbidden by law

Question 24

Detrimental

Answer 24

(sometimes followed by “to”) causing harm or injury

Question 25

Hamstrung

Answer 25

made ineffective or powerless

Question 26

Buck

Answer 26

resist

Question 27

Irresolute

Answer 27

uncertain how to act or proceed

Question 28

Glib

Answer 28

( of a person) speaking with ease but without sincerity

Question 29

Uncompromising

Answer 29

not making concession

Question 30

Sentimental

Answer 30

effusively or insincerely emotional, especially in art music and literature

Question 31

Altruism

Answer 31

the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Question 32

Unruly

Answer 32

(of persons) noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline, unwilling to submit to authority

Question 33

Vacuous

Answer 33

devoid of intelligence, matter or significance

Question 34

Pertinent

Answer 34

having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand

Question 35

Debase

Answer 35

reduce the quality or value of something

Question 36

Cornucopia

Answer 36

an abundant supply of something good

Question 37

Conducive

Answer 37

making a situation or outcome more likely to happen

Question 38

Banish

Answer 38

expel from a community, residence or location, drive away

Question 39

Impeccable

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without fault or error

Question 40

Derisive

Answer 40

abusing vocally, expressing contempt or ridicule

Question 41

Perennial

Answer 41

lasting an indefinitely long time; eternal, everlasting

Question 42

Contemptuous

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scornful, looking down at others with a sneering attitude

Question 43

Commendable

Answer 43

worthy of high praise

Question 44

Rankle

Answer 44

gnaw into; make resentful or angry,cause annoyance or resentment that persists.

Question 45

Urbane

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showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience,suave, courteous, and refined in manner.

Question 46

Elaborate

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marked by complexity and richness in detail, explain in more detail

Question 47

Tumult

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a state of noise, chaos and confusion

Question 48

Augment

Answer 48

enlarge or increase, improve

Question 49

Assail

Answer 49

attack in speech or writing,(of an unpleasant feeling or physical sensation) come upon (someone) suddenly and strongly,criticize (someone) strongly.

Question 50

Egotist

Answer 50

a conceited and self centered person