Basic Words VI

Question 1

Uncanny

Answer 1

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences, surpassing the ordinary of normal

Question 2

Rile-

Answer 2

cause annoyance in, disturb, especially by minor irritations

Question 3

Behoove

Answer 3

to be one’s duty or obligation

Question 4

Prevail

Answer 4

be widespread in a particular area at a particular time; be current, prove superior

Question 5

Analogous

Answer 5

similar in other respects but otherwise different

Question 6

Glean

Answer 6

collect information bit by bit

Question 7

Besmirch

Answer 7

damage the good name and reputation of someone, tarnish or ruin

Question 8

Cerebral

Answer 8

involving intelligence rather than emotions or instincts

Question 9

Industrious

Answer 9

characterized by hard work and perseverance

Question 10

Cohesive

Answer 10

well integrated, forming a united whole

Question 11

Begrudge

Answer 11

to envy someone for possessing or enjoying something, to give reluctantly

Question 12

Docile

Answer 12

easily handled or managed; willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed

Question 13

Incense

Answer 13

make furious

Question 14

veneer

Answer 14

covering consisting of a thin superficial layer that hides the underlying substance

Question 15

Forthright

Answer 15

characterized by directness in manner or speech, without subtlety or evasion

Question 16

Conundrum

Answer 16

a difficult problem

Question 17

Implicate

Answer 17

convey a meaning, imply, to indicate in wrong doing, usually a crime

Question 18

Presumptuous

Answer 18

excessively forward

Question 19

Coalesce

Answer 19

fuse or cause to grow together

Question 20

eccentric

Answer 20

highly unconventional or unusual (usually describes a person)

Question 21

Delegate

Answer 21

give an assignment to

Question 22

Evenhanded

Answer 22

without partiality

Question 23

Rakish

Answer 23

marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness

Question 24

Belittle

Answer 24

lessen the importance, dignity or reputation of

Question 25

Incumbent

Answer 25

necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility

Question 26

Tribulation

Answer 26

something, especially an event that causes difficulty and suffering

Question 27

Preempt

Answer 27

take the place of or have precedence over

Question 28

Antedate

Answer 28

precede in time

Question 29

Insipid

Answer 29

dull and uninteresting

Question 30

Clemency

Answer 30

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

Question 31

Finagle

Answer 31

achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods

Question 32

Piquant

Answer 32

having an agreeably pungent taste

Question 33

Cavalier

Answer 33

given to haughty disregard

Question 34

Emulate

Answer 34

strive to equal or match, especially by imitating, compete with successfully

Question 35

Humdrum

Answer 35

dull and lacking excitement

Question 36

Avert

Answer 36

turn away, ward off or prevent

Question 37

Redress

Answer 37

an act of making something right

Question 38

Profusion

Answer 38

the property of being extremely abundant

Question 39

Irascible

Answer 39

quickly aroused to anger

Question 40

Melancholy

Answer 40

a deep long lasting sadness

Question 41

Buttress

Answer 41

make stronger or defensible

Question 42

Deride

Answer 42

treat or speak with contempt

Question 43

Intermittent

Answer 43

stopping and starting at irregular intervals, punctuated

Question 44

Wanton

Answer 44

without check or limitation, showing no moral restraint to one’s angers, desires or appetites,

Question 45

Precarious

Answer 45

fraught with danger

Question 46

Fawn

Answer 46

try to gain favor by extreme flattery

Question 47

Foolhardy

Answer 47

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

Question 48

Ascribe

Answer 48

attribute or credit to

Question 49

Lethargic

Answer 49

lacking energy

Question 50

Consecrate

Answer 50

to make holy or set apart for a high purpose