December 2020

Question 1

Brevity

Answer 1

concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
“the staff will edit manuscripts with a view to brevity and clarity”

shortness of time.
“the brevity of human life”

Question 2

Enchantment

Answer 2

a feeling of great pleasure; delight.
“the enchantment of the mountains”

the state of being under a spell; magic.
“a world of mystery and enchantment”

Question 3

Congregate

Answer 3

gather into a crowd or mass.

“some 4000 demonstrators had congregated at a border point”

Question 4

Flounder

Answer 4

struggle or stagger helplessly or clumsily in water or mud.
“he was floundering about in the shallow offshore waters”

Struggle

Question 5

Clamor

Answer 5

of a group of people) shout loudly and insistently.

“the surging crowds clamored for attention”

Question 6

Flummoxed

Answer 6

completely unable to understand : utterly confused or
: completely unable to understand : utterly confused or perplexed Then, perforce, his eyes returned to the highway as he headed for I-95 and South Carolina, the most flummoxed driver on the road.—

Question 7

Conflate

Answer 7

combine (two or more texts, ideas, etc.) into one.

“the urban crisis conflates a number of different economic and social issues”

Question 8

Extrinsic

Answer 8

not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside.
“extrinsic factors that might affect time budgets”

External exterior

Question 9

Placating

Answer 9

intended to make someone less angry or hostile.

“David put his hands up in a placating gesture”

Question 10

Obscure

Answer 10

not discovered or known about; uncertain.
“his origins and parentage are obscure”

keep from being seen; conceal.
“gray clouds obscure the sun”

Question 11

Expendable

Answer 11

of little significance when compared to an overall purpose, and therefore able to be abandoned.

of an object) designed to be used only once and then abandoned or destroyed.
“the need for unmanned and expendable launch vehicles”

Question 12

Static

Answer 12

lacking in movement, action, or change, especially in a way viewed as undesirable or uninteresting.
“demand has grown in what was a fairly static market”

Unchanged fixed stable

Question 13

Dichotomy

Answer 13

a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
“a rigid dichotomy between science and mysticism”

División

Question 14

Contrived

Answer 14

deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.
created or arranged in a way that seems artificial and unrealistic.
“the ending of the novel is too pat and contrived”

Forced strained

Question 15

Revile

Answer 15

criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.

“he was now reviled by the party that he had helped to lead”

Question 16

Bigotry

Answer 16

obstinate or unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction; in particular, prejudice against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group.
“the difficulties of combating prejudice and bigotry”

Predjudice

Question 17

Innuendo

Answer 17

oun
an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
“she’s always making sly innuendoes”

Question 18

Trajectory

Answer 18

the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
“the missile’s trajectory was preset”

Course, route path

Question 19

Hyperbole

Answer 19

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
“he vowed revenge with oaths and hyperboles”

Question 20

Buttressed

Answer 20

(of a building or structure) strengthened or supported with a buttress.
“a buttressed wall”

Question 21

Inoculate

Answer 21

treat (a person or animal) with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease.
“he inoculated his tenants against smallpox”

introduce (an infective agent) into an organism.
“the microorganism can be inoculated into laboratory animals”

Question 22

Languish

Answer 22

weaken, grow weak, deteriorate, decline, go into a decline; wither, droop, flag, wilt, fade, fail, waste away; informal go downhill. ANTONYMS thrive, flourish
2 the general is now languishing in prison: waste away, rot, decay, wither away, molder, be abandoned, be neglected, be forgotten, suffer; be disregarded, experience hardship.
3 archaic she still languished after Richard: pine for, yearn for, ache for, long for, sigh for, desire, want, hanker after, carry a torch for; grieve for, mourn, miss; literary repine.

Question 23

con·stel·la·tion

Answer 23

a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure. Modern astronomers divide the sky into eighty-eight constellations with defined boundaries.
• a group or cluster of related things: no two patients ever show exactly the same constellation of symptoms.

Question 24

Imperative

Answer 24

of vital importance; crucial.
“immediate action was imperative”

giving an authoritative command; peremptory.
“the bell pealed again, a final imperative call”

Question 25

Articulate

Answer 25

of a person or a person's words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently. "an articulate account of their experiences" express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently. "they were unable to articulate their emotions"

Question 26

Indubitable

Answer 26

impossible to doubt; unquestionable. | "an indubitable truth"

Question 27

Maim

Answer 27

wound or injure (someone) so that part of the body is permanently damaged. "100,000 soldiers were killed or maimed"

Question 28

Erratic

Answer 28

not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable. | "her breathing was erratic"

Question 29

Paroxysm (perek sysm)

Answer 29

a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity. "a paroxysm of weeping" Spasm attack

Question 30

Gesticulate

Answer 30

use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words. "they were shouting and gesticulating frantically at drivers who did not slow down"

Question 31

Sedition

Answer 31

conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.

Question 32

Provincials

Answer 32

2. of or concerning the regions outside the capital city of a country, especially when regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded. "the whole exhibition struck one as being ve

Question 33

Exploitation

Answer 33

make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). "500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology" use (a situation or person) in an unfair or selfish way. "the company was exploiting a legal loophole" benefit unfairly from the work of (someone), typically by overworking or underpaying them. "making money does not always mean exploiting others"

Question 34

Rendezvous

Answer 34

a meeting at an agreed time and place, typically between two people. "Edward turned up late for their rendezvous"

Question 35

Allegiance

Answer 35

oun loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause. "those wishing to receive citizenship must swear allegiance to the republic"

Question 36

Commandeer

Answer 36

officially take possession or control of (something), especially for military purposes. "telegraph and telephone lines were commandeered by the generals"

Question 37

Quibbling

Answer 37

the action of raising objections about a trivial matter. "she was tired of all the quibbling" adjective arguing or raising objections about a trivial matter. "he came back with a quibbling rebuttal"

Question 38

Valiantly

Answer 38

with courage or determination. | "they fought valiantly to the end"

Question 39

Prodigious

Answer 39

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree. | "the stove consumed a prodigious amount of fuel"

Question 40

Lascivious

Answer 40

of a person, manner, or gesture) feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire. "he gave her a lascivious wink"

Question 41

Malign

Answer 41

``` speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner. "don't you dare malign her in my presence" ```

Question 42

Wraith

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a ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death. used in reference to a pale, thin, or insubstantial person or thing. "heart attacks had reduced his mother to a wraith" a wisp or faint trace of something. "a sea breeze was sending a gray wraith of smoke up the slopes"

Question 43

Sullen

Answer 43

bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy. | "a sullen pout"

Question 44

Flog

Answer 44

beat (someone) with a whip or stick as punishment or torture. "the stolen horses will be returned and the thieves flogged"

Question 45

Regiment

Answer 45

a permanent unit of an army typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies, squadrons, or batteries and often into two battalions. "two or three miles inland a highly experienced artillery regiment had established a defensive position" Unit force army

Question 46

Antics

Answer 46

foolish, outrageous, or amusing behavior. | "the antics of our political parties"

Question 47

Viable

Answer 47

capable of working successfully; feasible. "the proposed investment was economically viable" of a plant, animal, or cell) capable of surviving or living successfully, especially under particular environmental conditions. "the largest and most viable population of this endangered vetch"

Question 48

Carnage

Answer 48

the killing of a large number of people. | "the bombing was timed to cause as much carnage as possible"

Question 49

Rigmarole

Answer 49

a lengthy and complicated procedure. "he went through the rigmarole of securing the front door" a long, rambling story or statement. "she went into a long rigmarole about the different jobs she'd had"

Question 50

Edgewise

Answer 50

contribute to a conversation with difficulty because the other speaker talks almost without pause. "I didn't get a word in edgewise for an hour"

Question 51

Dissary

Answer 51

a state of disorganization or untidiness. | "her gray hair was in disarray"

Question 52

Placate

Answer 52

make (someone) less angry or hostile. | "they attempted to placate the students with promises"

Question 53

Frolic

Answer 53

(of an animal or person) play and move about cheerfully, excitedly, or energetically. "Edward frolicked on the sand"

Question 54

Enmity

Answer 54

the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something. "decades of enmity between the two countries"

Question 55

Garrulous

Answer 55

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. | "Polonius is portrayed as a foolish, garrulous old man"

Question 56

Swill

Answer 56

INFORMAL drink (something) greedily or in large quantities. "they whiled away their evening swilling pints of beer" wash or rinse out (an area or container) by pouring large amounts of water or other liquid over or into it. "I swilled out the mug"

Question 57

Maudlin

Answer 57

self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness. "the drink made her maudlin"

Question 58

Litany

Answer 58

a tedious recital or repetitive series. | "a litany of complaints"

Question 59

Grim

Answer 59

forbidding or uninviting. of humor) lacking genuine levity; mirthless; black. "some moments of grim humor"

Question 60

Bilious

Answer 60

affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting. "I had eaten something that didn't agree with me and I was a little bilious" spiteful; bad-tempered. "outbursts of bilious misogyny"

Question 61

Ardent/ ardor

Answer 61

enthusiastic or passionate. | "an ardent baseball fan"

Question 62

Inferior

Answer 62

lower in rank, status, or quality. | "schooling in inner-city areas was inferior to that in the rest of the country"

Question 63

Indenture

Answer 63

a legal agreement, contract, or document. bind (someone) by an indenture as an apprentice or laborer. "landowners tried to get their estates cultivated by indentured laborers"

Question 64

Stoically

Answer 64

adverb adverb: stoically without showing one's feelings or complaining about pain or hardship. "an old woman who stoically accepts the demolition of her house"

Question 65

Dilatory

Answer 65

slow to act. "he had been dilatory in appointing a solicitor" intended to cause delay. "they resorted to dilatory procedural tactics, forcing a postponement of peace talks"

Question 66

Procured

Answer 66

obtain (something), especially with care or effort. "food procured for the rebels" persuade or cause (someone) to do something. "he procured his wife to sign the agreement"

Question 67

Pertinent

Answer 67

relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite. "she asked me a lot of very pertinent questions" To the point suitable appropriate

Question 68

Florid

Answer 68

having a red or flushed complexion. "a stout man with a florid face" elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated. "florid operatic-style music was out"

Question 69

Heckle

Answer 69

interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse. "he was booed and heckled when he tried to address the demonstrators" a heckling comment. "the meeting regularly dissolved into heckles"

Question 70

Haggard

Answer 70

looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering. "I trailed on behind, haggard and disheveled"

Question 71

Shrewder

Answer 71

A shrewd person is able to understand and judge a situation quickly and to use this understanding to their own advantage.

Question 72

Monotony

Answer 72

lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine. "you can become resigned to the monotony of captivity"

Question 73

Contention

Answer 73

heated disagreement. | "the captured territory was one of the main areas of contention between the two countries"

Question 74

Skirmish

Answer 74

an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets. "the unit was caught in several skirmishes and the commanding officer was killed"

Question 75

Valiant

Answer 75

possessing or showing courage or determination. | "she made a valiant effort to hold her anger in check"

Question 76

Surfeit

Answer 76

cause (someone) to desire no more of something as a result of having consumed or done it to excess. "I am surfeited with shopping"

Question 77

Aloof

Answer 77

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant. | "they were courteous but faintly aloof"

Question 78

Disconsolate

Answer 78

(of a place or thing) causing or showing a complete lack of comfort; cheerless. "solitary, disconsolate clumps of cattails"

Question 79

Derogatory

Answer 79

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. | "she tells me I'm fat and is always making derogatory remarks"

Question 80

Tentatively

Answer 80

in a way that lacks confidence; hesitantly. | ""Are you all right?" Claire asked tentatively"

Question 81

Auspicious

Answer 81

conducive to success; favorable. | "it was not the most auspicious moment to hold an election"