English 10

Question 1

Antisemite (N)

1. Antisemitic remarks were posted on the site.
2. His antisemitic attitude costed him the election.

Answer 1

Antisemite (N) - hostile or prejudice against Jewish people or against jews

synonym: hatred
antonym: love

Question 2

Delineate (V)

1. The report clearly delineates the steps that must be taken.
2. He delineated the state of Texas on the map with a red pencil

synonym: describe
antonym: distort

Answer 2

Delineate (V)
Definition: describe or betray, or indicate the exact position of a border or boundary or opposite of not describing or portraying

Question 3

Disseminate (V)
1. “That’s our job, to disseminate information to the public.”

2. The internet allows us to disseminate information faster.

synonym: spread
antonym:withhold

Answer 3

Disseminate (V)
Definition: spread widely, or spread throughout an organ or the body, or the opposite of keeping something contained

Question 4

Enervate (V)
1.Delilah managed to completely enervate Samson with the simple cutting of his hair.

2.Come 6:30, the long, enervating adventure was gaveled close, at last setting everyone free.
synonym:tire
antonym: invigorate

Answer 4

Enervate (V)
Definition:cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken, or lacking in energy or vitality. or the cause to feeling drained

Question 5

Foreboding (N)
1.When the Doctor spoke, his voice was dark and foreboding.

2.I could feel a sinking sense of dread and foreboding.
synonym:anxiety
antonym: calm

Answer 5

Foreboding (N)
Definition:fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen or implying or seeming to imply that something bad is going to happen.

Question 6

Impervious (ADJ)
1.She seems almost impervious to the criticism from all sides.

2.He worked, apparently impervious to the heat.
synonym: sealed
antonym:permeable

Answer 6

Impervious (ADJ)
Definition: not allowing entrance or passage or not allowing fluid to pass through or unable to be affected by.

Question 7

Infamy (N)
1.I would see you spared that infamy.

2.His name has gone down in global infamy.
synonym:shame
antonym: honor

Answer 7

Infamy (N)
Definition:the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed or an evil or wicked act.

Question 8

Intercede (V)
1.Their argument probably would have become violent if I hadn’t interceded.

2.At this point the seconds, attempting to intercede, begged the pair to stop.
synonym:step in
antonym: leave alone

Answer 8

Intercede (V)
Definition:to intervene between parties with a view to reconciling differences or intervene on behalf of another.

Question 9

Midwife (N)
1.The change in practice means that investigations into nurses and midwives will be dealt with differently to those made against doctors.

2.Provide full antenatal care, including parenting classes, clinical examinations and screening.

Answer 9

Midwife (N)
Definition: healthcare providers who deal with pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care and postpartum health or a person (typically a woman) trained to assist women in childbirth.
verb
synonym: nurse

Question 10

Miscreant (N)
1.We very much became that filthy gang of miscreants.

2.Keep in mind that the cultural sensibility that is ingrained by a successful CEO is one of a miscreant-free zone.
synonym: culprit
antonym: good person

Answer 10

Miscreant (N)
Definition: A person who behaves badly or a person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law.

Question 11

Nonaccredited (ADJ)
1.Students attending nonaccredited universities are not eligible for the same financial aid.

2. Not recognized as meeting prescribed standards or requirements.
   S:no credit
   A:official

Answer 11

Nonaccredited (ADJ)
Defintion: Not recognized as meeting prescribed standards or requirements

Question 12

Over accentuate (V)
1.He likes to wear clothes that accentuate his muscular build.

2.The decline in output and incomes has meant the accentuation of poverty and hardship.
S: stressed
A:underplay

Answer 12

Over accentuate (V)
Definition: to accentuate or emphasize (something) too much

Question 13

Predilection (N)
1. Wendi’s predilection for theft evolved from erasers to boyfriends to hot checks.

2.Ever since she was a child, she has had a predilection for spicy food.
S: liking
A: dislike

Answer 13

Predilection (N)
Definition:a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.

Question 14

Reiterate (V)
1.I reiterate that the plan is mine, and the consequences, pro or con, are up to my calculations.

2.She avoided answering our questions directly, instead reiterating that the answers could be found in her book.
S: repeat
A:undermine

Answer 14

Reiterate (V)
Definition: say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Question 15

Semiliterate (ADJ)
1.Steil noticed that the man read like a semiliterate person, word by word, his mind searching for hidden effects or derivations.

2. A sentence that consists of one independent clause and no dependent clauses.
   S:ignorant
   A: Humble

Answer 15

Semiliterate (ADJ)
Definition: unable to read or write with ease or fluency; poorly educated.

Question 16

Subserviant (ADJ)
1.She is expected to be subservient to her uncle.

2.She left her first husband because he wanted a subservient wife.
S: submissive
A:independent

Answer 16

Subserviant (ADJ)
Definition: prepared to obey others unquestioningly.

Question 17

Superlative (ADJ)
1.All the performances are superlative - although Blunt is more scary than vulnerable.

2.My house is the largest one in our neighborhood

Answer 17

Superlative (ADJ)
Definition: the highest attainable level or degree of something.

Question 18

Transient (ADJ)
1.It was a town of transients waiting for the boat to Egypt.

2.: The weakness was transient, and soon I was feeling strong again.

Answer 18

Transient (ADJ)
Definition :lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

Question 19

Unequivocal (ADJ)
1.His answer was short, clear and unequivocal.

2.Her answer was an unequivocal yes.

Answer 19

Unequivocal (ADJ)
Definition: leaving no doubt; unambiguous.

Question 20

Underprivileged (ADJ)
1.Many black and brown women and those who are underprivileged will die because of this.

2.Many underprivileged members of our society will suffer severely in such a situation.

Answer 20

Underprivileged (ADJ)
Definition: (of a person) not enjoying the same standard of living or rights as the majority of people in a society.

Question 21

Ambivalent (ADJ)
1.He has an ambivalent relationship with his family.

2.The senator is ambivalent about running for president.

Answer 21

Ambivalent (ADJ)
Definition: having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Question 22

Aquatics (ADJ)
1.Watch aquatic creatures in their natural habitat.

2.Numberless aquatic birds visit it for breeding purposes.

Answer 22

Aquatics (ADJ)
Definition: an aquatic plant or animal, especially one suitable for a pond or aquarium.

Question 23

Audacity (N)
1.It required some audacity for a young child to jump from the high dive.

2.He had the audacity to suggest that it was all my fault.

Answer 23

Audacity (N)
Definition: a willingness to take bold risks. or rude or disrespectful behavior; impudence.

Question 24

Benediction (N)
1.The minister pronounced the benediction.

2.Benedictions have been used for centuries as a way to close church gatherings

Answer 24

Benediction (N)
Definition: the utterance or bestowing of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service.

Question 25

Percentile (N) 1.His height and weight are in the 80th percentile for boys his age. 2.Air pollution in her neighborhood is among the worst in the nation, and its asthma rate is in the 97th percentile statewide.

Answer 25

Percentile(N) Definition: each of the 100 equal groups into which a population can be divided according to the distribution of values of a particular variable.

Question 26

Circumnavigate (V) 1.She circumnavigated the globe twice, documenting her journeys extensively. 2.The ship circumnavigated the world.

Answer 26

Circumnavigate (V) Definition: sail or travel all the way around (something, especially the world).

Question 27

Counteract (V) 1. The drug will counteract the poison. 2.Efforts have been made to counteract this feeling by making the Church more distinctly English.

Answer 27

Counteract (V) Definition: Act against (something) in order to reduce its force or neutralize it.

Question 28

Edict (N) 1.The government issued an edict banning public demonstrations. 2.If your mom orders you to clean your room, that's an order. If the king asks you to do it, that's an edict

Answer 28

Edict (N) Definition: an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.

Question 29

Viaduct (N) 1.She would rather keep the viaduct as is. 2.There is also a railway viaduct a tad northwest of the town.

Answer 29

Viaduct (N) Definition: a long bridge-like structure, typically a series of arches, carrying a road or railroad across a valley or other low ground.

Question 30

Artifact (N) 1.The main saloon houses an impressive collection of artifacts and artworks. 2.This artifact was created during the eighth century in Ireland.

Answer 30

Artifact (N) Definition: an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

Question 31

Malformed (ADJ) 1.The shells of the snails appeared to be malformed. 2.Bluebell will live at the station before and after a surgery to repair a malformed leg.

Answer 31

Malformed (ADJ) Definition: (of a person or part of the body) abnormally formed; misshapen.

Question 32

Fortify (V) 1. They hurriedly fortified the village with barricades of carts. 2.He took a deep breath to fortify himself before stepping onto the stage.

Answer 32

Fortify (V) Definition: provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack.

Question 33

Infraction (N) 1.The tickets are infractions, which are handled administratively. 2.Depending on the infraction, some tickets could be as high as $200 each.

Answer 33

Infraction (N) definition: a violation or infringement of a law or agreement.

Question 34

Interject (V) 1.“That's an interesting idea,” he interjected, “but I don't think you've considered all of the details.” 2.She listened to us, interjecting remarks every so often.

Answer 34

Interject (V) Definition: say (something) abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption.

Question 35

Adjudicate (V) 1.The board will adjudicate claims made against teachers. 2.The board will adjudicate when claims are made against teachers.

Answer 35

Adjudicate (V) Definition: make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter.

Question 36

Malfeasance (N) 1.Two officials were dismissed by the bank for malfeasance, a scapegoat gesture. 2.If a highway authority carries out some repairs and does them badly, that is misfeasance and the authority can be sued.

Answer 36

Malfeasance (N) 1. wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official.

Question 40

Multifaceted (ADJ) 1.The play of light on the diamond's multifaceted surface. 2.This is a multifaceted subject.

Answer 40

Multifaceted (ADJ) Definition:having many facets.

Question 41

Patronize (V) 1.He said two types of consumers patronize dollar stores. 2.Nobody is forcing shoppers to patronize grocery stores that offer discount cards.

Answer 41

Patronize Definition: treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority.

Question 42

Portly (ADJ) 1.The portly woman was smiling when she returned. 2.A portly little man with a bowler hat

Answer 42

Portly (ADJ) Definition:having a stout body; somewhat fat (used especially of a man).

Question 43

Anticorruption (ADJ) 1.He is a leading light in the anti-corruption crusade. 2.I deplore the poverty and corruption of my country.

Answer 43

Anticorruption (ADJ) Definition: designed to eradicate or prevent dishonest or fraudulent conduct, especially in a political context.

Question 44

Conscript (N) 1.Nor is a conscript army without advantages both for the soldiers and the institution. 2.A peasant conscript army was established, with weapons being the possessions of the government.

Answer 44

Conscript (N) Definition: a person enlisted compulsorily.

Question 45

Sectarian (ADJ) 1.Sectarianism has always been one of the prime causes of conflict in Northern Ireland. 2.There had been a series of sectarian attacks in the region.

Answer 45

Sectarian (ADJ) Definition:denoting or concerning a sect or sects.

Question 46

Sentient (ADJ) 1.She had been instructed from birth in the equality of all sentient life forms. 2.The Buddha taught that one should practice loving kindness to all sentient beings.

Answer 46

Sentient (ADJ) Definition: able to perceive or feel things.

Question 47

Introspective (ADJ) 1.He had been allowing himself to become gloomy and introspective. 2.Her poetry is introspective to the point of being almost solipsist.

Answer 47

Introspective (ADJ) Definition: characterized by or given to introspection.

Question 48

Infrastructure (N) 1.The war has badly damaged the country's infrastructure. 2.The infrastructure of the country is in ruins.

Answer 48

Infrastructure (N) Definition:the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Question 49

Improvise (V) 1.He had to improvise his opening speech when he forgot his notes. 2."she has an amazing ability to improvise"

Answer 49

Improvise (V) Definition:create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation.

Question 50

Irrevocable (ADJ) 1.I have an aversion to displacement, scars, irrevocable changes in a familiar landscape. 2.Multiple factors have contributed to this seemingly irrevocable reversal of fortunes.

Answer 50

Irrevocable (ADJ) Definition:not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.

Question 51

Misanthrope (N) 1.Set over Christmas in 1970, Lamb is sharing the mistletoe with a misanthrope. 2.He was shunned because of his miserable misanthropic nature.

Answer 51

Misanthrope (N) Definition: a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

Question 52

Autoimmune (ADJ) 1.She has a chronic illness and an autoimmune condition. 2.The ultimate goal is to selectively correct deficits that contribute to autoimmunity without impacting protective immunity.

Answer 52

Autoimmune (ADJ) Definition: relating to disease caused by antibodies or lymphocytes produced against substances naturally present in the body.

Question 53

Symbiotic (ADJ) 1.They have a sort of symbiotic relationship and mutual need for each other. 2.The two formed a close friendship and a symbiotic working relationship.

Answer 53

Symbiotic (ADJ) definition: involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.

Question 54

Anachronism (N) 1.There is a major sin in history writing, that of anachronism. 2.In the course of discussing this last category, he directly engaged the topic of anachronism.

Answer 54

Anachronism (N) definition: a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.

Question 55

Electrodynamic (N) 1.A useful discussion of the electrodynamics of a dusty plasma containing nonspherical dust particles finalizes the large coverage of collective phenomena. 2.So this is an experiment to show that we have all the parts working for an electrodynamic system.

Answer 55

Electrodynamic (N) defintion: the branch of mechanics concerned with the interaction of electric currents with magnetic fields or with other electric currents.

Question 56

Dysphoria (N) 1.Growing up with alcoholic parents can produce dysphoria and low self-esteem in adulthood. 2.He had severe acid reflux and a swallowing condition called dysphagia that caused milk to go down his windpipe instead of his esophagus, making him choke.

Answer 56

Dysphoria (N) definition: a state of unease or generalized dissatisfaction with life.

Question 57

Hydrology (N) 1.The dams and ponds appeared to have altered the hydrology of the landscape around them 2.The hydrological cycle, for all its value, was here before man.

Answer 57

Hydrology (N) Definition:the branch of science concerned with the properties of the earth's water, and especially its movement in relation to land.

Question 58

Hypercritical (ADJ) 1.However, I don't want be hypercritical and only point out the problem. 2.Their pride, anger, and hypercritical attitude made them far more unclean than the disciples.

Answer 58

Hypercritical (ADJ) Definition:excessively and unreasonably critical, especially of small faults.

Question 59

Hypodermic (ADJ) 1.Quartz pulls a hypodermic filled with a clear sparkling liquid out of his bag. 2.It can also be spread among drug users via shared hypodermic needles.

Answer 59

Hypodermic (ADJ) Definition:relating to the region immediately beneath the skin.

Question 60

Etymology (N) 1.At college she developed an interest in etymology. 2.Ella loved wildlife and was fascinated by the etymology of butterfly.

Answer 60

Etymology (N) Definition:the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.

Question 65

Asymmetrical (ADJ) 1.At the very top of the structure is an asymmetrical spire. 2."This difference used to be attributed to the asymmetrical shape of the human brain."

Answer 65

Asymmetrical Definition: having parts that fail to correspond to one another in shape, size, or arrangement; lacking symmetry.

Question 66

Micromanager (N) 1.He was a micromanager who knew of virtually everything that was going on inside his stores. 2. It is not the CEO's job to micromanage the company.

Answer 66

Micromanager (N) Definition: control every part, however small, of (an enterprise or activity).

Question 67

Misconstrue (V) 1.She said Harris had misconstrued her comments. 2.He's very impatient and always interrupts me mid-sentence.

Answer 67

Misconstrue (V) Definition: interpret (something, especially a person's words or actions) wrongly.

Question 68

Monocle (V) 1.A brown derby covered his white hair, and a monocle covered his eye. 2.He adjusted the monocle and focused it on the large sparkling stone.

Answer 68

Monocle (V) Definition: a single eyeglass, kept in position by the muscles around the eye.

Question 69

Amorphous (ADJ) 1. They were amorphous blobs of darkness that shifted between three shapes. 2.Sometimes, that's the only way to get an amorphous blob into shape.

Answer 69

Amorphous (ADJ) Definition: without a clearly defined shape or form.

Question 70

Pseudonym (N) 1.Is that your real name or a pseudonym? 2.a fictitious name, especially one used by an author.

Answer 70

Pseudonym (N) Definition: a fictitious name, especially one used by an author.

Question 71

Philharmonic (ADJ) 1.The introductory song was a philharmonic piece, featuring a full orchestra together with choral accompaniment. 2. The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Answer 71

Philharmonic (ADJ) Definition: devoted to music (chiefly used in the names of orchestras).

Question 72

Hydrophobia (N) 1.I take the one case of hydrophobia. 2.The organization doesn't have numbers on aquaphobia, or fear of the water.

Answer 72

Hydrophobia Definition: extreme or irrational fear of water, especially as a symptom of rabies in humans.

Question 73

Photosynthesis (N) 1.Green plants get the energy to grow from the sun through the process of photosynthesis. 2.What proportion of chlorophyll is needed for photosynthesis to work?

Answer 73

Photosynthesis (N) Definition: the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. Photosynthesis in plants generally involves the green pigment chlorophyll and generates oxygen as a byproduct.

Question 74

Pseudoscience (N) 1.In the absence of science he could see all sorts of myth and pseudoscience taking hold. 2.Pseudo-science has a nasty habit of reaching into every walk of life and infecting every debate.

Answer 74

Pseudoscience (N) Definition: a collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method.

Question 75

Psychosis (N) 1. The patient suffers from some kind of psychosis. 2.The patient suffered from depression and paranoid psychosis.

Answer 75

Psychosis (N) Definition: a severe mental condition in which thought and emotions are so affected that contact is lost with external reality.

Question 76

Arthroscope (N) 1.Two patients had bilateral knee arthroscopes; the results reported here only refer to the worse knee. 2.He underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair the tear and didn't play for the remainder of the season.

Answer 76

Arthroscope (N) Definition:an instrument through which the interior of a joint may be inspected or operated on.

Question 77

Technocracy (N) 1. I had already done a theocratic technocracy, so why not a feudal democracy? 2.But technocracy is intellectually dead and politically exhausted.

Answer 77

Technocracy (N) Definition:the government or control of society or industry by an elite of technical experts.

Question 78

Telepathic (ADJ) 1.I agree about Nancy being telepathic by the way she has responded to me. 2.The four friends are telepathic.

Answer 78

Telepathic (ADJ) Definition:supposedly capable of transmitting thoughts to other people and of knowing their thoughts; psychic.

Question 79

Thermodynamics (N) 1.Statistical thermodynamics can map out the energy distribution of the water molecules. 2.The field of thermodynamics is concerned with all types of energy changes in physical systems.

Answer 79

Thermodynamics (N) Definition:the branch of physical science that deals with the relations between heat and other forms of energy

Question 80

Brevity (N) 1.The need for brevity made Lincoln pack a great deal into few words. 2.But in the interest of brevity I now leave this short summary as it is.

Answer 80

Brevity (N) Definition: concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

Question 81

Susceptible (ADJ) 1.Experts said they are the most susceptible to damage in large quakes. 2.Since yours were newly planted, they were likely more susceptible to the cold.

Answer 81

Susceptible (ADJ) Definition: likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

Question 82

Empirical (ADJ) 1.There is a great deal of empirical research which supports this notion. 2.They provided considerable empirical evidence to support their argument

Answer 82

Empirical (ADJ) Definition:based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

Question 83

Decipher (V) 1."Miguel, can you decipher this code for us? " asked Grace. 2.I had to decipher the code so that I could make a counter formula.

Answer 83

Decipher (V) Definition: convert (a text written in code, or a coded signal) into normal language.

Question 84

Obtusest (ADJ) 1. It had strange obtuse teeth. 2.The domes are obtuse and flat and are quite distant from each other.

Answer 84

Obtusest (ADJ) Definition: annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand.

Question 85

Remorseful (ADJ) 1.He was ashamed and remorseful for what he had done. 2.She saw the remorseful look on his face.

Answer 85

Remorseful (ADJ) definition: filled with remorse; sorry.

Question 86

Cathartic (ADJ) 1.

Question 87

Absolution

Question 88

Equanimity (N)

Question 89

Feckless (ADJ) 1.Their shared affection for the warmhearted, feckless Martin is a further bond between them. 2.But when we actually get on TV, we are relatively feckless and ineffective.

Answer 89

Feckless (ADJ) Definition: lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

Question 90

Slovenly (ADJ) 1.Eric shook his head - where did such a slovenly man get such ideas? 2.When you do a job too quickly it's slovenly.

Answer 90

Slovenly (ADJ) definition: messy and dirty.

Question 91

Augment (V) 1.This carbon dioxide will thicken the atmosphere and augment greenhouse warming. 2.We brought in professional singers to augment the numbers.

Answer 91

Augment (V) Definition: make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.

Question 92

Garishness (N) 1.The coffee shop, painted a garish pink, is a landmark in the neighborhood. 2.With a 132-year sentence, he was doomed to die in prison.

Answer 92

Garishness (N) definition: tasteless showiness

Question 93

Copious (ADJ) 1.I try to take copious notes on song quality. 2.The storm produced a copious amount of rain.

Answer 93

Copious (ADJ) Definition: abundant in supply or quantity.

Question 94

Pithy (ADJ) 1. As usual, my question will be brief and pithy. 2.A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Answer 94

Pithy (ADJ) Definition:brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; full of vigor, substance, or meaning; terse; forcible

Question 95

Craven (ADJ) 1.It also pays well and makes them look less craven. 2.It basically makes him look like a weak, indecisive, craven leader.

Answer 95

Craven (ADJ) definition:contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.

Question 96

Cloister (V) 1.When guests are present they are expected to cloister themselves from view. 2.Sometimes Behrens recalls these stories from the vantage point of the monastic cloister.

Answer 96

Cloister (V) Definition:seclude or shut up in or as if in a convent or monastery.