Mega Study Guide Final

Question 1

What does ‘Virile’ mean?

Answer 1

Of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with men.

Question 2

What does ‘Concur’ mean?

Answer 2

To come into or be in harmony regarding a matter of opinion; often implies approval of someone else’s statement or decision.

Question 3

What does ‘Heedless’ mean?

Answer 3

Not paying or showing close attention, especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble.

Question 4

What does ‘Dissent’ mean?

Answer 4

A lack of agreement or harmony.

Question 5

What does ‘Dauntless’ mean?

Answer 5

Incapable of being intimidated or subdued; fearless.

Question 6

What does ‘Enamored’ mean?

Answer 6

Inflamed with love; usually used in the passive with ‘of.’

Question 7

What does ‘Callow’ mean?

Answer 7

Lacking adult sophistication; immature.

Question 8

What does ‘Tenable’ mean?

Answer 8

Capable of being defended against physical attack.

Question 9

What does ‘Timorous’ mean?

Answer 9

Of a timid disposition; fearful.

Question 10

What does ‘Scrupulous’ mean?

Answer 10

Very careful about doing something correctly; also, careful about doing what is honest and morally right.

Question 11

What does ‘Tangential’ mean?

Answer 11

Having little to do with the matter at hand.

Question 12

What does ‘Lax’ mean?

Answer 12

Failing to give proper care and attention.

Question 13

What does ‘Irrelevant’ mean?

Answer 13

Not having anything to do with the matter at hand.

Question 14

What does ‘Inordinate’ mean?

Answer 14

Exceeding reasonable limits; going beyond what is considered usual, normal, or proper.

Question 15

What does ‘Referable’ mean?

Answer 15

Capable of being referred; related or applicable.

Question 16

What does ‘Frivolity’ mean?

Answer 16

Lack of seriousness; lightheartedness.

Question 17

What does ‘Incidental’ mean?

Answer 17

Occurring as a minor accompaniment or by chance in connection with something else.

Question 18

What does ‘Triteness’ mean?

Answer 18

The quality of being unoriginal or lacking freshness.

Question 19

What does ‘Crucial’ mean?

Answer 19

Extremely important or essential.

Question 20

What does ‘Vigor’ mean?

Answer 20

Physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm.

Question 21

What does ‘Subsidiary’ mean?

Answer 21

Less important than but related or supplementary to something.

Question 22

What does ‘Proliferation’ mean?

Answer 22

Rapid increase in numbers.

Question 23

What does ‘Superfluous’ mean?

Answer 23

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Question 24

What does ‘Blighted’ mean?

Answer 24

Spoiled, harmed, or destroyed.

Question 25

What does 'Correspondent' mean?

Answer 25

A person who writes letters to a person or a newspaper, especially on a regular basis.

Question 26

What does 'Scurrilous' mean?

Answer 26

Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation.

Question 27

What does 'Immutable' mean?

Answer 27

Unchanging over time or unable to be changed.

Question 28

What does 'Fervid' mean?

Answer 28

Intensely enthusiastic or passionate.

Question 29

What does 'Caustic' mean?

Answer 29

Sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.

Question 30

What does 'Ostensible' mean?

Answer 30

Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.

Question 31

What does 'Altruistic' mean?

Answer 31

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

Question 32

What does 'Intrepid' mean?

Answer 32

Fearless; adventurous.

Question 33

What does 'Modicum' mean?

Answer 33

A small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable.

Question 34

What does 'Arduous' mean?

Answer 34

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Question 35

What does 'Perusal' mean?

Answer 35

The action of reading or examining something.

Question 36

What does 'Chary' mean?

Answer 36

Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.

Question 37

What does 'Recapitulation' mean?

Answer 37

An act or instance of summarizing and restating the main points.

Question 38

What does 'Speculative' mean?

Answer 38

Engaged in, expressing, or based on conjecture rather than knowledge.

Question 39

What does 'Indubitable' mean?

Answer 39

Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.

Question 40

What does 'Paltry' mean?

Answer 40

Small or meager; petty or trivial.

Question 41

What does 'Copious' mean?

Answer 41

Abundant in supply or quantity.

Question 42

What does 'Tractable' mean?

Answer 42

Easy to control or influence.

Question 43

What does 'Plucky' mean?

Answer 43

Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.

Question 44

What does 'Diffident' mean?

Answer 44

Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

Question 45

What does 'Incensed' mean?

Answer 45

Very angry; enraged.

Question 46

What does 'Iconoclast' mean?

Answer 46

A person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions.

Question 47

What does 'Opportunist' mean?

Answer 47

A person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by consistent principles or plans.

Question 48

What does 'Sentimentalist' mean?

Answer 48

A person who is excessively prone to feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.

Question 49

What does 'Wary' mean?

Answer 49

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

Question 50

What does 'Musings' mean?

Answer 50

A period of reflection or thought.

Question 51

What does 'Inequalities' mean?

Answer 51

Differences in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.

Question 52

What does 'Histrionics' mean?

Answer 52

Exaggerated dramatic behavior designed to attract attention.

Question 53

What does 'Falter' mean?

Answer 53

Start to lose strength or momentum.

Question 54

What does 'Dilatory' mean?

Answer 54

Slow to act; intended to cause delay.

Question 55

What does 'Expeditious' mean?

Answer 55

Done with speed and efficiency.

Question 56

What does 'Assiduous' mean?

Answer 56

Showing great care and perseverance.

Question 57

What does 'Lethargic' mean?

Answer 57

Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.