Basic Words V

Question 1

Aphoristic

Answer 1

something that is concise and instructive of a general truth or principle

Question 2

Exemplify

Answer 2

be characteristic of, clarify by giving an example

Question 3

Obstinate

Answer 3

resistant to guidance and discipline, stubbornly persistent, very difficult to change or overcome.

Question 4

Tout

Answer 4

advertise in strongly positive terms, show off

Question 5

Elude

Answer 5

escape understanding

Question 6

Tact

Answer 6

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

Question 7

Unseemly

Answer 7

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right and proper in polite society

Question 8

Unprecedented

Answer 8

having never been done or known before, novel

Question 9

Retract

Answer 9

pull inwards or towards a center, reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

Question 10

Foible

Answer 10

a behavioral attribute that is distinctive or peculiar to an individual

Question 11

Irk

Answer 11

irritate or vex

Question 12

convoluted

Answer 12

highly complex or intricate

Question 13

Travail

Answer 13

use of physical or mental energy; hard work; agony or anguish

Question 14

Diligent

Answer 14

characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks

Question 15

Malevolent

Answer 15

wishing or appearing to wish evil to others, arising from intense will or hatred

Question 16

Tarnish

Answer 16

make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air, also used metaphorically

Question 17

Candidness

Answer 17

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

Question 18

Goad

Answer 18

urge on with unpleasant comments, provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction.

Question 19

Pastoral

Answer 19

relating to the countryside in a pleasant sense

Question 20

Enmity

Answer 20

a state of deep seated ill will

Question 21

impregnable

Answer 21

immune to attack, incapable of being tampered with

Question 22

Impending

Answer 22

close in time, about to occur

Question 23

Rash

Answer 23

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences; imprudently incurring risk

Question 24

Serene

Answer 24

calm and peaceful

Question 25

Derogative

Answer 25

expressed as worthless or in negative terms

Question 26

Presumption

Answer 26

an assumption that is taken for granted, audacious (even arrogant)

Question 27

Maxim

Answer 27

a short saying expressing a general truth

Question 28

Quip

Answer 28

a witty saying or remark, to make a witty remark, to say in jest

Question 29

Leery

Answer 29

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

Question 30

Brusquely

Answer 30

in a blunt direct manner

Question 31

Complacent

Answer 31

contended to a fault with oneself or one’s actions

Question 32

Connive

Answer 32

taking part in immoral or unethical plots

Question 33

Reservation

Answer 33

an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly

Question 34

Devolve

Answer 34

pass on or delegate to another , grow worse (“devolve into”)

Question 35

Eke

Answer 35

to live of meager resources, to scrape by

Question 36

Placid

Answer 36

not easily irritated

Question 37

Collusion

Answer 37

agreement on a secret plot

Question 38

Credulity

Answer 38

tendency to believe readily,tendency to believe in things too easily and without evidence. gullible

Question 39

Savvy

Answer 39

a perceptive, well informed or perceptive, understanding, get the meaning of something

Question 40

Ploy

Answer 40

a clever plan to turn a situation to one’s advantage

Question 41

Exasperate

Answer 41

to irritate intensely

Question 42

Taxing

Answer 42

use to the limit, exhaust

Question 43

Smug

Answer 43

marked by excessive complacency or self satisfaction

Question 44

Peevish

Answer 44

easily irritated or annoyed

Question 45

Discord

Answer 45

lack of agreement or harmony

Question 46

Squander

Answer 46

spend thoughtlessly; waste time, money or an opportunity

Question 47

Steadfast

Answer 47

marked by firm determination or resolution, not shakeable

Question 48

Destitute

Answer 48

poor enough to need help from others, completely wanting or lacking (destitute of)

Question 49

Embellish

Answer 49

make more attractive by adding ornament, color, etc, make more beautiful

Question 50

Perturb

Answer 50

disturb in mind or cause to be worried or alarmed