English Ch. 12 Vocab

Question 1

abjure

Answer 1

(v) to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun

Question 2

acrid

Answer 2

(adj) harsh in taste of odor; sharp in manner or temper

Question 3

august

Answer 3

(adj) majestic, inspiring administration and respect

Question 4

callous

Answer 4

(adj) emotionally hardened, unfeeling

Question 5

clandestine

Answer 5

(adj) secret, concealed; underhanded

Question 6

compunction

Answer 6

(n) remorse; regret

Question 7

conflagration

Answer 7

(n) a large destructive fire

Question 8

elated

Answer 8

(adj) in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased

Question 9

indelible

Answer 9

(adj) not able to be erased or removed; memorable

Question 10

indulgent

Answer 10

(adj) yielding to the wishes or demand of others

Question 11

inveterate

Answer 11

(adj) firmly established, long standing; habitual

Question 12

irrelevant

Answer 12

(adj) not to the point, no applicable or pertinent

Question 13

nocturnal

Answer 13

(adj) of or occurring in the night; under the cover of darkness

Question 14

platitude

Answer 14

(n) a commonplace, stale or trite remark

Question 15

quell

Answer 15

(v) to subdue, put down forcibly

Question 16

quisecent

Answer 16

(adj) inactive; at rest

Question 17

ruminate

Answer 17

(v) to meditate, think about at length; to chew the cud

Question 18

tacit

Answer 18

(adj) unspoken, silent, implied, inferred

Question 19

tangible

Answer 19

(adj) capable of being touched; real, concrete

Question 20

trenchant

Answer 20

(adj) incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting; caustic; distinct; clear cut