Vocab 9 & 10

Question 1

Depreciate

Answer 1

Verb

To decrease or cause to decrease in value or price

Question 2

Equity

Answer 2

Noun
The value of a business or property minus debt owed
Fairness, justice

Question 3

Frugal

Answer 3

Adjective

Thrifty; careful or strict in avoiding unnecessary spending

Question 4

Indigent

Answer 4

Adjective

Extremely poor, or lacking in basic necessities

Question 5

Munificent

Answer 5

Adjective

Generous in giving

Question 6

Pecuniary

Answer 6

Adjective

Having to do with money

Question 7

Recession

Answer 7

Noun

A general decline in business activity

Question 8

Remunerate

Answer 8

Verb

To pay for goods provided; to compensate for

Question 9

Solvent

Answer 9

Adjective

Capable of meaning financial obligations

Question 10

Acrimonious

Answer 10

Adjective

Bitter or sharp language or tone

Question 11

Chastise

Answer 11

Verb

To punish or criticize severely

Question 12

Debunk

Answer 12

Verb

To expose or make fun of a false claim or an exaggeration

Question 13

Derogatory

Answer 13

Adjective

Insulting; belittling

Question 14

Disparage

Answer 14

Verb

To speak on in a disrespectful or slighting way

Question 15

Harass

Answer 15

Verb

To irritate or torment repeatedly

Question 16

Impugn

Answer 16

Verb

To attack of challenge as false or questionable

Question 17

Innuendo

Answer 17

Noun

An indirect or subtle expression of something unusually negative

Question 18

Invective

Answer 18

Noun

Abusive or strongly critical language

Question 19

Vilify

Answer 19

Verb

To make vicious insulting comments about

Question 20

Austerity

Answer 20

Noun

Severe and rigid restriction, especially those brought about by a difficult economic times