Vocab Journal- starred, WOW, and esoteric words

Question 1

What is the definition of the verb admonish (TWO)?

Answer 1

warn or reprimand someone firmly. OR advise or urge (someone) earnestly.

Question 2

what is the definition of the adjective churlish?

Answer 2

vulgar OR marked by a lack of civility or graciousness : surly

Question 3

what is the definition of the adjective cavalier?

Answer 3

showing a lack of proper concern; offhand, indifferent, casual

Question 4

what is the definition of the adjective insouciant?

Answer 4

showing a casual lack of concern; indifferent.

Question 5

what is the definition of the adjective magnanimous?

Answer 5

generous

Question 6

what is the definition of the noun divination?

Answer 6

the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.

Question 7

what is the definition of the adjective tantamount?

Answer 7

equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.

Question 8

what is the definition of the adjective chimerical?

Answer 8

given to fantastic schemes

Question 9

what is the definition of the noun inebriated?

Answer 9

make (someone) drunk; intoxicate.

Question 10

what is the definition of the noun occult?

Answer 10

matters regarded as involving the action or influence of supernatural or supernormal powers or some secret knowledge of them

Question 11

how do you spell the word-uh-kaw-muh-day-tihv-nihs?

Answer 11

accommodativeness

Question 12

what is the defintion of the adjective supercilious?

Answer 12

behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.; haughty, arrogant

Question 13

what is the definition of the adjective ephemeral?

Answer 13

lasting for a very short time.; transient, evanescent fugacious (from fugare meaning to run.) cursory

Question 14

what is the definition of the noun adulation?

Answer 14

obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise.;exaltation

Question 15

what is the definition of the adjective salacious?

Answer 15

having or conveying undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters.; obscene, lewd

Question 16

what is the definition of the noun polemicist?

Answer 16

a person who engages in controversial debate (REMEMBER polem-= war in greek!)

Question 17

what is the definition of the verb vitiate?

Answer 17

to make faulty or defective : impair OR debase

Question 18

what is the defnition of the adjective sedulous?

Answer 18

showing dedication and diligence.

Question 19

What is the definition of the adjective noxious?

Answer 19

harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant

Question 20

what is the definition of the adjective pernicious?

Answer 20

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Question 21

What is the definition of the adjective virulent? (TWO relating to a disease)

Answer 21

extremely sever or harmful in its effects OR highly infective.

Question 22

what is the definition of the adjective virulent (not related to a disease)

Answer 22

bitterly hostile.

Question 23

What is the definition of the adjective vitriolic?

Answer 23

filled with bitter criticism or malice.

Question 24

What is the definition of the adjective vindictive?

Answer 24

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

Question 25

what is the definition of the verb vindicate?

Answer 25

to clear someone of blame or suspicion OR show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified

Question 26

what is the definition of the adjective acrimonious?

Answer 26

(typically of speech or a debate) angry and bitter.

Question 27

what is the definition of the noun platitude?

Answer 27

a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful. (cliche, bromide, banality)

Question 28

what is the definition of the adjective vapid?

Answer 28

offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging.; insipid, trite

Question 29

what is the definition of the adjective trite?

Answer 29

) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness.

Question 30

what is the definition of the noun edifice (architecture)

Answer 30

a building, especially a large, imposing one.

Question 31

what is the definition of the noun edifice (philosophy)?

Answer 31

a complex system of beliefs

Question 32

what is the definition of the adjective mercurial?

Answer 32

one who is prone to sudden and spontaneous changes in mood or mind; bipolar, volatile, capricious, fickle, erratic, wayward

Question 33

what is the definition of the adjective enigmatic?

Answer 33

difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious. - cryptic oracular, sibylline abstruse, esoteric, recondite, arcane

Question 34

what is the definition of the adjective equivocal?

Answer 34

open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.

Question 35

What is the definition of the adjective recondite?

Answer 35

not well-known; obscure, abstruse, esoteric, recherche

Question 36

The definition of the adjective arcane

Answer 36

secret, hidden (cryptic)

Question 37

what is the definition of the adjective torpid?

Answer 37

physically or mentally lethargic (from the noun torpor)

Question 38

what is the definition of the adjective timorous?

Answer 38

fearful by nature; timid

Question 39

overweening

Answer 39

showing excessive confidence or pride

Question 40

is the definition of the noun stupor?

Answer 40

torpor ( physical or mental lethargy)

Question 41

lassitude

Answer 41

lack of energy; lethargy, fatigue, exhaustiion ( like laziness but in an UNPLEASANT, negative connotation way)

Question 42

encomium

Answer 42

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly; accolade, panegyric

Question 43

baleful (adjective)

Answer 43

threatening harm; menacing

Question 44

redress (noun)

Answer 44

remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance

Answer 45

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