Vocab Lesson 11-12

Question 1

What does acquiesce mean?

Answer 1

Agree without protesting

Question 2

What is the meaning of adjacent?

Answer 2

Near, adjoining

Question 3

Define boon.

Answer 3

Blessing

Question 4

What does burgeon mean?

Answer 4

Grow forth

Question 5

What is the definition of conception?

Answer 5

Beginning, forming an idea

Question 6

What does it mean to delude?

Answer 6

Deceive

Question 7

What is the crux?

Answer 7

Crucial point

Question 8

Define farce.

Answer 8

Mockery

Question 9

What does expropriate mean?

Answer 9

Take possession of

Question 10

What does indisputable mean?

Answer 10

Cannot be argued

Question 11

What is insubordination?

Answer 11

Disobedience, rebelliousness

Question 12

Define merger.

Answer 12

Combination

Question 13

What does precarious mean?

Answer 13

Risky

Question 14

What does it mean to propagate?

Answer 14

Spread

Question 15

What is a repercussion?

Answer 15

Consequence

Question 16

What does sanguine mean?

Answer 16

Cheerful, optimistic

Question 17

Define sanguinary.

Answer 17

Bloody (battle)

Question 18

What does verge mean?

Answer 18

Border on, edge (v)

Question 19

What does unkempt mean?

Answer 19

Disheveled, uncared for

Question 20

What is woe?

Answer 20

Deep and inconsolable grief

Question 21

What does willful mean?

Answer 21

Intentional, headstrong

Question 22

Define the term ‘Renowned’

Answer 22

Well known

Often used to describe someone or something that is famous or celebrated.

Question 23

What does ‘Tenacious’ mean?

Answer 23

Persistent

Refers to someone who is determined and does not give up easily.

Question 24

What is the meaning of ‘Apprehensive’?

Answer 24

Fearful and uneasy

Typically describes a feeling of anxiety about something that might happen.

Question 25

Showcase

Answer 25

[to show or display something

Question 26

Define 'Unprecedented'

Answer 26

Never having happened before ## Footnote Often used to describe events or situations that are unique or without precedent.

Question 27

What does 'Blithe' refer to?

Answer 27

Carefree, lighthearted ## Footnote Describes a cheerful and carefree attitude.

Question 28

What is meant by 'Disposition'?

Answer 28

State of mind ## Footnote Refers to a person's inherent qualities of mind and character.

Question 29

Define 'Hedonist'

Answer 29

Pleasure seeker ## Footnote A person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure.

Question 30

What does 'Jubilation' mean?

Answer 30

Joy ## Footnote Represents a feeling of great happiness or triumph.

Question 31

Who is a 'Philanthropist'?

Answer 31

Charitable person ## Footnote Someone who seeks to promote the welfare of others, often through financial donations.

Question 32

What does it mean to feel 'Elated'?

Answer 32

Happy ## Footnote Describes a state of extreme happiness or joy.

Question 33

Finish

Answer 33

To decrease something

Question 34

What is the definition of 'Animosity'?

Answer 34

Hatred ## Footnote Refers to strong hostility or resentment towards someone.

Question 35

What does 'Commence' mean?

Answer 35

Begin ## Footnote Indicates the start of an action or event.

Question 36

Define 'Jovial'

Answer 36

Happy ## Footnote Often describes a cheerful and good-humored person.

Question 37

What is meant by 'Fervor'?

Answer 37

Ardor, zeal ## Footnote Represents intense and passionate feeling.

Question 38

Miscomprehend

Answer 38

To misunderstand

Question 39

What does 'Inane' mean?

Answer 39

Silly, senseless ## Footnote Refers to something that is devoid of meaning or significance.

Question 40

Define 'Stolid'

Answer 40

Unemotional, impassive ## Footnote Describes a person who is not easily stirred or moved emotionally.

Question 41

What does 'Insignificant' refer to?

Answer 41

Not important ## Footnote Describes something that has little or no value or importance.

Question 42

What is 'Ignorance'?

Answer 42

Lack of knowledge ## Footnote Refers to the state of being uninformed or unaware.

Question 43

Scavenge

Answer 43

[to search for thrown away material

Question 44

What does 'Allay' mean?

Answer 44

Calm or pacify ## Footnote Often used in the context of reducing fears or concerns.

Question 45

Define 'Artifice'

Answer 45

Deception, trickery ## Footnote Refers to clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick others.

Question 46

What is a 'Blunder'?

Answer 46

Error ## Footnote Typically refers to a careless or stupid mistake.