Verbal: Basic - Set 1

Question 1

Decry

Answer 1

To speak out against strongly and openly: denounce

Question 2

Speculative

Answer 2

Tentative; risky; based on speculation

Question 3

Fraudulent

Answer 3

Counterfeit, fake, false

Question 4

Fervent

Answer 4

Having or showing great feeling; intensely devoted or earnest

Question 5

Diminution

Answer 5

Decrease, lessening

Question 6

Equitable

Answer 6

Fair, just

Question 7

Inundate

Answer 7

To overwhelm with a rush or great amount of something

Question 8

Philanthropic

Answer 8

Charitable, helping mankind

Question 9

Accolade

Answer 9

Anything done or given as a sign of great respect, approval, to appreciation

Question 10

Conscientious

Answer 10

Showing care and precision; painstaking

Question 11

Morose

Answer 11

Gloomy, sullen

Question 12

Rouse

Answer 12

To stir up, excite

Question 13

Rapturous

Answer 13

Filled with joy, ecstatic

Question 14

Brusque

Answer 14

Abrupt in manner, curt

Question 15

Hedonist

Answer 15

Someone who is devoted to pleasure

Question 16

Dupe

Answer 16

To deceive, by trickery; fool, cheat

Question 17

Surfeit

Answer 17

An oversupply, excess

Question 18

Excavate

Answer 18

To make a hole or cavity by digging; hollow out

Question 19

Benefactor

Answer 19

One who gives money or aid

Question 20

Amplify

Answer 20

To make stronger