Vocab

Question 1

Simile

Answer 1

something that is Like or As another

Question 2

euphemism

Answer 2

politely saying something that could be offensive

Question 3

Oxymoron

Answer 3

An oxymoron is a contradiction (opposite) of terms or a paradox: quiet noise or slow race

Question 4

disinterment

Answer 4

grave-digging

Question 5

Insidious

Answer 5

Sly, treacherous

Question 6

Pecuniary

Answer 6

Fines, money offenses

Question 7

Stringent

Answer 7

Severely demanding

Question 8

Turpitude

Answer 8

Utter depravity

Question 9

unobtrusive

Answer 9

Not undesirably noticeable or blatant; inconspicuous

Question 10

Turpitude

Answer 10

Depravity; baseness

Question 11

stringent

Answer 11

1. Imposing rigorous standards of performance measures.
2. Constricted; tight
3. Characterized by scarcity of money, credit restrictions, or other financial strain

Question 12

Robust

Answer 12

Full of health and strength, Vigorous, Powerfully built

Question 13

recluse

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A person who withdraws from the world to live in seclusion and often in solitude

Question 14

propensity

Answer 14

A tendency

Question 15

pecuniary

Answer 15

Of or relating to money, Requiring a payment of money

Question 16

obsequious

Answer 16

Full of or exhibiting servile compliance; fawning

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inveterate

Answer 17

Firmly and long established

Question 18

infallible

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Incapable of failing

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incredulous

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Skeptical, expressive disbelief

Question 20

incongruous

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Not in keeping with what is correct, proper, or logical; inappropriate

Not in agreement, lacking harmony

Question 21

incipient

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Beginning to exist or appear

Question 22

implicit

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Implied or understood though not directly expressed, unquestioning

Question 23

herald

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1. A person who carries or proclaims important news; a messenger
2. One that gives a sign or indication of something to come

Question 24

extraneous

Answer 24

Unrelated to the topic or matter at hand

Question 25

disinterment

Answer 25

1. To dig up or remove from a grave or tomb; exhume. 2. To bring to public notice; disclose.

Question 26

benefactor

Answer 26

One that gives aid, especially financial aid

Question 27

aversion

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A fixed, intense dislike; repugnance: formed an aversion to crowds The pungent smell made me "jump up and run out of the room"

Question 28

acquiesce

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To consent or comply passively or without protest

Question 29

Stingy

Answer 29

Unwilling to spend money or help; stubborn