vocab 175-225

Question 1

comply

Answer 1

to yield or act in accordance with requests, conditions, etc.

Question 2

peccadillo

Answer 2

a minor sin

Question 3

incendiary

Answer 3

causing or capable of causing fire; stirring up trouble

Question 4

impunity

Answer 4

exemption from punishment or harm

Question 5

proficient

Answer 5

very skillful, esp. through training

Question 6

precede

Answer 6

to go before

Question 7

benefactor

Answer 7

one who helps and supports others

Question 8

flout

Answer 8

to intentionally and obviously disobey

Question 9

erode

Answer 9

to wear away slowly

Question 10

spate

Answer 10

a large number or amount of something, esp. in a brief time

Question 11

imbue

Answer 11

to inspire; to permeate; to fill with a mood or tone

Question 12

credulous

Answer 12

tending to believe too easily

Question 13

bravura

Answer 13

a showy display

Question 14

omniscient

Answer 14

all-knowing

Question 15

untenable

Answer 15

indefensible, or impossible to maintain

Question 16

veneer

Answer 16

an attractive, ultimately misleading outward show; thin layer

Question 17

legible

Answer 17

capable of being read or deciphered

Question 18

recount

Answer 18

to tell in detail

Question 19

prevaricate

Answer 19

to speak or write evasively in order to avoid telling the truth

Question 20

sedentary

Answer 20

sitting down most of the time

Question 21

veracious

Answer 21

honest; truthful

Question 22

venerate

Answer 22

to look upon with respect and honor

Question 23

raconteur

Answer 23

one who tells stories with skill

Question 24

leaning

Answer 24

a preference or inclination

Question 25

premature

Answer 25

happening, done, arriving, or existing before the proper time

Question 26

vicarious

Answer 26

felt as if one were taking part in experiences of another

Question 27

pique

Answer 27

to arouse (interest, curiosity, etc.); to irritate

Question 28

abate

Answer 28

to lessen in amount, intensity, or strength

Question 29

maternal

Answer 29

characteristics of mother

Question 30

decorum

Answer 30

polite behavior

Question 31

pretentious

Answer 31

claiming dignity or importance, esp. when undeserved

Question 32

unwiedly

Answer 32

hard to handle or manage, esp. because of size or weight

Question 33

homely

Answer 33

unattractive, plain looking

Question 34

impromptu

Answer 34

without preparation

Question 35

visceral

Answer 35

instinctive; relating to the internal organs

Question 36

staccato

Answer 36

composed of abrupt, disconnected parts or sounds

Question 37

rue

Answer 37

to regret

Question 38

meritocracy

Answer 38

a system in which promotion is based on individual ability or acheivement

Question 39

invegile

Answer 39

to obtain by flattery

Question 40

behoove

Answer 40

to be necessary or proper for

Question 41

austere

Answer 41

stern or severe in appearance; without luxury

Question 42

inert

Answer 42

unable to move or respond; sluggish

Question 43

mnemonic

Answer 43

pertaining to or assisting the memory

Question 44

censor

Answer 44

v. to prevent from becoming known or circulated | n. an official editor of material

Question 45

imposing

Answer 45

impressive by virtue of size, power, or manner

Question 46

hectic

Answer 46

characterized by intense activity

Question 47

sully

Answer 47

to dirty or tarnish, esp. by disgracing

Question 48

insipid

Answer 48

uninteresting; having no flavor

Question 49

anachronism

Answer 49

something not belonging to a certain time period

Question 50

malady

Answer 50

a disease; illness; sickness