Discriptive vocabulary

Question 1

Anthropomorphic

Answer 1

having human characteristics.
“anthropomorphic bears and monkeys”
famous examples of anthropomorphism include Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse

Question 2

Transmogrify

Answer 2

[trans-MAH-ɡrə-fai]

Transform in a surprising or magical manner

Question 3

Dynamism

Answer 3

[DY-nə-miz-əm]

The quality of being characterized by vigorous activity and progress.

Question 4

Pensile

Answer 4

Hanging down; pendulous.

Question 5

Soupçon

Answer 5

[soop-SAWn] Origin: French

A very small quantity of something.

Question 6

Twee

Answer 6

Origin: British

Excessively or affectedly quaint, pretty, or sentimental.

Question 7

Sedulous

Answer 7

[ SEH-jəl-əs ] Origin: Latin

(Of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence.

Question 8

Recondite

Answer 8

[ rə-KAHN-diyt ] Origin: Latin

Little known; obscure, (specifically regarding knowledge).

Question 9

Punctilious

Answer 9

[punk-TIL-ee-uhs] Origin: Latin

1. Concerned with strict adherence to rules and codes of conduct.
2. Precise or nitpicky.

Question 10

Variegate

Answer 10

[VER-ee-ə-gait] Origin: Latin

1. Alter in appearance, especially by adding different colors.
2. Make more diverse or varied.

Question 11

Garniture

Answer 11

[GAR-ne-CHər] Origin: French

A set of decorative accessories, in particular vases.

Question 12

Metaphrase

Answer 12

[MEH-də-frayz] Origin: Greek

A literal, word-for-word translation, as opposed to a paraphrase.

Question 13

Uxorious

Answer 13

[uhk-SOR-ee-əs] Origin: Latin

1. Excessively affectionate toward one’s wife
2. Devoted to one’s wife

Question 14

Acuity

Answer 14

[ə-KYOO-ə-dee] Origin: Late Middle English

Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.

Question 15

Recherché

Answer 15

[rə-sher-SHAY] Origin: French

Rare, exotic, or obscure.

Question 16

Soigné

Answer 16

[swan-YAY] Origin: French

Dressed very elegantly; well-groomed.

Question 17

Simpatico

Answer 17

[sim-PA-də-koh] Origin: Italian and Spanish
1. (of a person) likable and easy to get along with.
2. Having or characterized by shared attributes or interests; compatible.
“The new manager is a pleasant, simpatico man.”

Question 18

Haecceity

Answer 18

[hak-SEE-ə-dee] Noun Origin: Latin

The property of being a unique and individual thing.

“Each vase she sculpted has a particular haecceity.”
“The teacher knew each child has haecceity and can’t be constrained by categories.”

Question 19

Jocose

Answer 19

[jə-KOS] Adjective Origin: Latin

Playful or humorous.

“The playdate was filled with jocose laughter.”
“Jeannette was looking for a jocose writer to work on her sitcom.”

Question 20

Gossamer

Answer 20

[GAH-sə-mər] Noun Origin: Middle English

1. A fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, seen especially in autumn.
2. Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate.

“The light caught the gossamer of a large, intricate spiderweb.”
“The wings on Mandy’s fairy costume were iridescent gossamer.”

Question 21

Corybantic

Answer 21

[kor-ə-BAN-tik] Adjective Origin: Latin

Wild; frenzied.

“The audience at the rally became louder and corybantic.”
“The guitar solo became more complicated and corybantic.”

Question 22

Oddments

Answer 22

[AHD-mənts] Noun Origin: Germanic

Remnants or parts of something, typically left over from a larger piece or set.

“The dress was layered with colorful oddments.”
“Denise collected oddments from different china sets to build her own collection.”

Question 23

Winnow

Answer 23

[WIN-oh] Verb Origin: Old English

1. Remove (people or things) from a group until only the best ones are left; find or identify (a valuable or useful part of something).
2. Remove (chaff) from grain.

“The women winnow the grain every day of the harvest season.”
“Dana winnowed her list of admirers down to a select few.”

Question 24

Vertiginous

Answer 24

[vər-TIJ-ən-əs] Adjective Origin: Latin

Causing vertigo, especially by being extremely high or steep; relating to or affected by vertigo.

“The roller coaster had a vertiginous effect on many who rode it.”
“Ray’s dog gets vertiginous on car rides and needs to be soothed.”

Question 25

Interdigitate

Answer 25

[in-ter-DIJ-ə-teit] Verb Origin: Latin (of two or more things) interlock like the fingers of two clasped hands. "The chair was finely woven with interdigitating lines of colored cane." "When the safe’s lock is engaged, the protective steel bands interdigitate, making it impossible to open."

Question 26

Tutelary

Answer 26

[TYOO-dl-er-ee] Adjective Origin: Latin Serving as a protector, guardian, or patron; relating to protection or a guardian. "The state police provided tutelary services to the former governor." "Adam’s aunt was a tutelary presence in his childhood."

Question 27

Hermetic

Answer 27

[hər-MED-ik] Adj Origin: Latin 1. (of a seal or closure) complete and airtight. 2. Insulated or protected from outside influences. "Thanks to the hermetic seal on the jar, the jam was still good 8 months later." "The locker room atmosphere was hermetic: the only topic allowed was hockey strategy."

Question 28

Infrangible

Answer 28

[in-FRAN-jə-bəl] Adjective Origin: French Unbreakable; inviolable.

Question 29

Autogenous

Answer 29

[ə-TAH-jən-əs] Adjective Origin: Greek 1. Arising from within or from a thing itself. 2. (Of welding) done either without solder or with a filler of the same metal as the pieces being welded. "Dominique placed a lot of autogenous pressure on herself." "Adam felt autogenous welding was simpler and less wasteful." This word comes from the Greek “autogenetos,” meaning "self-born." “Auto-” means "self," and “genetos” means "born." The latter stems from “genes,” meaning "formation, creation."

Question 30

Deuteragonist

Answer 30

[doo-də-RAH-gə-nəst] Noun Origin: Greek The person second in importance to the protagonist in a drama. "Tyler felt like he was a deuteragonist in his own life." "The role of a deuteragonist can be just as important as the protagonist." This word originates from the Greek “deuteragōnistēs,” which comes from “deuteros,” meaning “second” and “agōnistēs,” meaning actor.” A deuteragonist isn’t necessarily the same from one story to the next. A deuteragonist may be on the protagonist's side, like a sidekick or a love interest. Or they can be a villain, foil, or primary rival the protagonist must defeat. The deuteragonist can simply serve a neutral role, too.

Question 31

Conversant

Answer 31

[kən-VER-sənt] Adj Origin: Middle English Familiar with or knowledgeable about something. "Charlene was conversant with wines, so we let her choose the vintage." "Video games have made some players surprisingly conversant with minute details of history."

Question 32

Conspectus

Answer 32

[kən-SPEK-təs] Noun Origin: Latin A summary or overview of a subject. "Professor Wells posted the course conspectus online." "The paper was a good conspectus of the impact of social media on the larger society."