Test #8 Section 2

Question 1

wane

Answer 1

decrease in vigor, power, or extent; become weaker

Question 2

modicum

Answer 2

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

Question 3

surfeit

Answer 3

an excessive amount of something; cause (someone) to desire no more of something as a result of having consumed or done it to excess

Question 4

juxtaposition

Answer 4

the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect

Question 5

phlegmatic

Answer 5

having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition

Question 6

conciliatory

Answer 6

intended or likely to placate or pacify

Question 7

confrontational

Answer 7

tending to deal with situations in an aggressive way; hostile or argumentative

Question 8

vigilant

Answer 8

keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties

Question 9

jaded

Answer 9

tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something

Question 10

penurious

Answer 10

extremely poor; poverty-stricken; stingy, mean

Question 11

miff

Answer 11

annoy

Question 12

abash

Answer 12

cause to feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed

Question 13

eradicate

Answer 13

destroy completely; put an end to

Question 14

exorbitant

Answer 14

(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high

Question 15

temperance

Answer 15

abstinence from alcoholic drink