Vocab 4.2-4.4

Question 1

Hibernian

Answer 1

Relating to Ireland or the Irish people.

Question 2

Importunate

Answer 2

To beg persistently or urgently.

The correct adjective form is ‘importunate’.

Question 3

Placid

Answer 3

Calm, peaceful, and not easily upset or excited.

Question 4

Hirsute

Answer 4

Hairy; covered with coarse hair.

Question 5

Plebeian

Answer 5

Common or vulgar; relating to the ordinary people of ancient Rome.

Question 6

Tutelary

Answer 6

Serving as a guardian or protector.

Question 7

Vainglorious

Answer 7

Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; boastful.

Question 8

Immutable

Answer 8

Unchanging over time; unable to be changed.

Question 9

Convivial

Answer 9

Friendly, lively, and enjoyable; fond of feasting and socializing.

Question 10

Jaundiced

Answer 10

Cynical or bitter, especially from envy or world-weariness.

Can also mean yellowish in complexion, but that’s the medical sense.

Question 11

Junta

Answer 11

A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.

Question 12

Cynosure

Answer 12

A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.

Question 13

Credulous

Answer 13

Too ready to believe things; gullible.

Question 14

Deprecate

Answer 14

To express disapproval of; to belittle or disparage.

Question 15

Caitiff

Answer 15

A despicable or cowardly person.

Question 16

Acrid

Answer 16

Sharp or biting in taste or smell; harsh in tone or manner.

Question 17

Diaphanous

Answer 17

Light, delicate, and translucent, especially of fabric.

Question 18

Clamorous

Answer 18

Loud and noisy, often in a demanding or protesting way.