Lesson 32

Question 1

Adjudicate

Answer 1

To make formal judgment or decision about a problem; to judge a competition, to pronounce or declare

Question 2

Apocryphal

Answer 2

Of questionable authorship or authenticity; of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated ( urban legend)

Question 3

Bonhomie

Answer 3

Cheerful friendliness; a pleasant and affable disposition

Question 4

Complacent

Answer 4

Showing smug satisfaction with ones self or one’s achievements; contented to a fault

Question 5

Corroborate

Answer 5

To confirm or give support to; to support or confirm with new evidence; do a test the truth or accuracy of

Question 6

Derogatory

Answer 6

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude; Detracting or disparaging

Question 7

Efficacy

Answer 7

The ability to produce a desired outcome; the power or capacity to produce a desired outcome

Question 8

Euphemism

Answer 8

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing

Question 9

Gratuitous

Answer 9

Given or granted without return or response; given or received without cost or obligation; unnecessary

Question 10

Incongruous

Answer 10

Not corresponding with or in keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; not consistent with what is logical, customary, or correct

Question 11

Insatiable

Answer 11

Incapable of being satisfied(usually food or desire)

Question 12

Levity

Answer 12

You more or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a matter lacking due respect; the state of being light

Question 13

Monomania

Answer 13

Pathological obsession with one thing or idea; intent concentration on or enthusiasm for a subject or idea

Question 14

Pervert

Answer 14

To alter something from its original course, meaning, or state to a distortion or corruption of what was first intended; one whose sexual behavior is abnormal

Question 15

Placate

Answer 15

To make someone less angry or hostile, usually by yielding concessions

Question 16

Preclude

Answer 16

To make impossible by previous action, to prevent from happening

Question 17

Quietude

Answer 17

A state of stillness, calmness, and quite in a person or place

Question 18

Retribution

Answer 18

Punishment that is considered morally right and fully deserved; something given or demanded and payment; requital, usually for evil

Question 19

Subjective

Answer 19

Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions; dependent on the mind or on an individuals perception for existence

Question 20

Ubiquitous

Answer 20

Present, appearing, or found everywhere; being or seeming to be everywhere at the same time