Voc #4

Question 1

Define cleave.

Answer 1

Split or sever (something), esp. along a natural line or grain; stick fast to

Example: I used the knife to cleave the cucumber.

Question 2

What is the meaning of futility?

Answer 2

Pointlessness or uselessness

Example: I saw the futility of the job but my friends wanted to do it anyway.

Question 3

What does garish mean?

Answer 3

Obtrusively bright and showy; lurid

Example: My friend’s garish clothing made her stand out.

Question 4

Define inconspicuous.

Answer 4

Not clearly visible or attracting attention; not conspicuous

Example: You are not inconspicuous at all.

Question 5

What is the definition of malignant?

Answer 5

Malevolent

Example: The malignant neighbor scared everyone on the street.

Question 6

What does perpetrate mean?

Answer 6

Carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action)

Example: The perpetrator was found on Saturday.

Question 7

Define perpetual.

Answer 7

Never ending or changing

Example: The perpetual life I had was starting to get boring.

Question 8

What is the meaning of prerogative?

Answer 8

A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class

Example: Being in this club gives certain prerogatives.

Question 9

Define succinct.

Answer 9

(esp. of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed

Example: The students’ succinct essay was the best the teacher had seen in a while.

Question 10

What does wane mean?

Answer 10

(esp. of a condition or feeling) decrease in vigor, power, or extent; become weaker

Example: My confidence in my friends waned as they showed me their grades.