Unit 1

Question 1

Wheedle

Answer 1

To use flattery to gain some desired end
Synonym: sweet-talk
Antonym: coerce

Question 2

Vitriolic

Answer 2

Sarcastic, bitter
Synonym: withering
Antonym: bland

Question 3

Tenuous

Answer 3

Thin, slender, not dense
Synonym: flimsy
Antonym: strong

Question 4

Seditious

Answer 4

Wanting to overthrow government
Synonym: rebellious
Antonym: supportive

Question 5

Sangfroid

Answer 5

Composure or coolness
Synonym: poise
Antonym: hysteria, excitability

Question 6

Proclivity

Answer 6

Natural inclination
Synonym: penchant
Antonym: inability

Question 7

Peculate

Answer 7

To steal something that was given in trust

Synonym: defraud

Question 8

Noncommittal

Answer 8

Not decisive or definite
Synonym: cagey
Antonym: definite

Question 9

Nominal

Answer 9

In name only, not real
Synonym: titular, inconsequential
Antonym: actual

Question 10

Ferment

Answer 10

A state of great excitement
Synonym: commotion
Antonym: placidity

Question 11

Expiate

Answer 11

Make amends

Synonym: redeem

Question 12

Expedite

Answer 12

To make easy, faster
Synonym: accelerate
Antonym: hinder

Question 13

Enjoin

Answer 13

To direct or order
Synonym: bid
Antonym: allow

Question 14

Commiserate

Answer 14

To sympathize with
Synonym: empathize
Antonym: feel no sympathy for

Question 15

Circuitous

Answer 15

Roundabout
Synonym: indirect
Antonym: straight

Question 16

Ascribe

Answer 16

To assign or refer to

Synonym: impute, credit

Question 17

Adventitious

Answer 17

Accidental
Synonym: extrinsic
Antonym: essential

Question 18

Acculturation

Answer 18

The resultant blend of social connections

Synonym: adaptation

Question 19

Abominate

Answer 19

To have an intense dislike or hatred for
Synonym: loathe
Antonym: relish

Question 20

Approbation

Answer 20

Praise
Synonym: sanction
Antonym: disapproval

Question 21

Assuage

Answer 21

To make easier; relieve
Synonym: mitigate
Antonym: intensify

Question 22

Coalition

Answer 22

A combination or union for a specific purpose
Synonym: alliance
Antonym: splinter Group

Question 23

Decadence

Answer 23

Decline, decay, or deterioration
Synonym: degeneration
Antonym: rise

Question 24

Elicit

Answer 24

To draw forth
Synonym: evoke
Antonym: repress

Question 25

Expostulate

Answer 25

To attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning Synonym: protest

Question 26

Hackneyed

Answer 26

Used so often Synonym: commonplace Antonym: new

Question 27

Hiatus

Answer 27

A gap Synonym: pause Antonym: continuation

Question 28

Innuendo

Answer 28

A hint, indirect suggestion Synonym: insinuation Antonym: direct statement

Question 29

Intercede

Answer 29

To plead on behalf of someone else | Synonym: intervene

Question 30

Jaded

Answer 30

Wearied, worn out Synonym:sated Antonym: unspoiled

Question 31

Lurid

Answer 31

Causing shock, horror Synonym: gruesome Antonym: pleasant

Question 32

Meritorious

Answer 32

Worthy, deserving recognition Synonym: praiseworthy Antonym: blameworthy

Question 33

Petulant

Answer 33

Peevish, easily irritated Synonym: irritable Antonym: amiable

Question 34

Prerogative

Answer 34

A special right or privilege | Synonym: perquisite, perk

Question 35

Provincial

Answer 35

Local, narrow in mind Synonym: parochial, naive Antonym: cosmopolitan

Question 36

Simulate

Answer 36

Imitate, to show the outer signs of | Synonym: pretend

Question 37

Transcend

Answer 37

To rise above, exceed | Synonym: surpass

Question 38

Umbrage

Answer 38

Foliage diving shade Synonym: irritation Antonym: pleasure

Question 39

Unctuous

Answer 39

Trying too hard to give a good impression Synonym: mealymouthed Antonym: gruff, blunt

Question 40

Surmise

Answer 40

To believe without evidence of proof Synonym: infer Antonym: presumption

Question 41

Stringent

Answer 41

Strict, severe Synonym: stern Antonym: lenient

Question 42

Precipitate

Answer 42

To bring about suddenly; moisture Synonym: provoke, reckless Antonym: wary

Question 43

Permeate

Answer 43

To spread through, penetrate

Question 44

Occult

Answer 44

Secret, to hide Synonym: esoteric Antonym: mundane

Question 45

Millennium

Answer 45

One thousand years Synonym: chiliad Antonym: doomsday

Question 46

Lassitude

Answer 46

Weariness of body or mind Synonym: fatigue Antonym: energy

Question 47

Inveigh

Answer 47

To make a violent attack in words Synonym: harangue Antonym: acclaim

Question 48

Intrinsic

Answer 48

Essential, inherent Synonym: immanent Antonym: external

Question 49

Interloper

Answer 49

An intruder | Synonym: trespasser

Question 50

Ingratiate

Answer 50

To make oneself agreeable Synonym: cozy up to Antonym: humiliate oneself

Question 51

Infringe

Answer 51

To violate, trespass Synonym: encroach Antonym: comply

Question 52

Ex officio

Answer 52

By virtue of holding a certain office

Question 53

Exhort

Answer 53

To urge strongly Synonym: entreat Antonym: discourage

Question 54

Epítome

Answer 54

A summary, condensed account | Synonym: abstract

Question 55

Drivel

Answer 55

Foolish, aimless | Synonyms: balderdash

Question 56

Callow

Answer 56

Without experience, immature Synonym: inexperienced Antonym: mature

Question 57

Bombastic

Answer 57

Overblown in language Synonym: inflated Antonym: simple

Question 58

Aplomb

Answer 58

Poise, assurance Synonym: composure Antonym: confusion

Question 59

Ameliorate

Answer 59

To improve Synonym: amend Antonym: worsen