VOCAB CONTINUED

Question 1

Abhor

Answer 1

regard with disgust and hatred.

Question 2

Adamant

Answer 2

unshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion

Question 3

Anguish

Answer 3

severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Question 4

Adversary

Answer 4

Enemy, arch-nemesis

Question 5

Aggravate

Answer 5

To make worse, to make a condition worse

Question 6

Animosity

Answer 6

strong hostility.

Question 7

Antipathy

Answer 7

a deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion.

Question 8

Belligerent

Answer 8

hostile and aggressive.

Question 9

Bombastic

Answer 9

high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated.

Question 10

Chagrin

Answer 10

disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure.

Question 11

Condescending

Answer 11

having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.

Question 12

Defensive

Answer 12

used or intended to defend or protect.

Question 13

Disparage

Answer 13

regard or represent as being of little worth.

Question 14

Furious

Answer 14

Extremely Angry

Question 15

Grievances

Answer 15

a real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, especially unfair treatment.

Question 16

Indignant

Answer 16

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Question 17

Insolent

Answer 17

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.

Question 18

Irate

Answer 18

angry; enraged

Question 19

Jeer

Answer 19

make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice.

Question 20

Malicious

Answer 20

Full of malice, purposely doing something that’s bad for somebody else

Question 21

Menace

Answer 21

a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.

Question 22

Reprehensible

Answer 22

deserving censure or condemnation.

Question 23

Repugnant

Answer 23

extremely distasteful; unacceptable.

Question 24

Scorn

Answer 24

the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.

Question 25

Wrath

Answer 25

extreme anger.

Question 26

Achieve

Answer 26

To go something, to reach a milestone.

Question 27

Acumen

Answer 27

the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.

Question 28

Adept

Answer 28

very skilled or proficient at something.

Question 29

Analyze

Answer 29

examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

Question 30

Authoritative

Answer 30

able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable.

Question 31

Cogent

Answer 31

(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

Question 32

Competent

Answer 32

Able to do something

Question 32

Conniving

Answer 32

given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful.

Question 33

Contemplation

Answer 33

an act of considering with attention

Question 34

Counsel

Answer 34

advice, especially that given formally. the lawyer or lawyers conducting a case.

Question 35

Cunning

Answer 35

Willy, with wit. having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.

Question 36

Debate

Answer 36

An organized argument

Question 37

Eloquent

Answer 37

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Question 38

Epitome

Answer 38

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

Question 39

Esoteric

Answer 39

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

Question 40

Excel

Answer 40

To achieve. To be good at in one's field

Question 41

Exemplify

Answer 41

To set an example

Question 42

Expert

Answer 42

To be knowing in one's field. To have great experience and knowledge in that particular field.

Question 43

Ingenuity

Answer 43

the quality of being clever, original, and inventive.

Question 44

innovate

Answer 44

To invent, to come up with ideas

Question 44

Insight

Answer 44

the capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.

Question 45

Keen

Answer 45

To be eager to do something

Question 46

Knowledgable

Answer 46

possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding; intelligent; well-informed; discerning; perceptive.

Question 47

Mentor

Answer 47

Teacher, guider

Question 48

Omniscent

Answer 48

knowing everything.

Question 49

Pragmatic

Answer 49

dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

Question 50

Ruminate

Answer 50

think deeply about something.

Question 51

Sage

Answer 51

A wise old man

Question 52

Shrewd

Answer 52

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

Question 53

Wily

Answer 53

skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.