Vocab (List 1 - Final List)

Question 1

Allocation

Answer 1

(Noun)
The action or process of (allocating) distributing something

Question 2

Ascetic

Answer 2

(Adjective)
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence (usually for religious reasons)

Question 3

Beguile

Answer 3

(Verb)
To charm or enchant someone (typically in a deceptive manner)

Question 4

Crass

Answer 4

(Adjective)
Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

Question 5

Defray

Answer 5

(Verb)
To provide money to pay (cost or expense)

Question 6

Dint

Answer 6

(Noun)
An impression or hollow in a surface

Question 7

Enjoin

Answer 7

(Verb)
Instruct or urgent (someone) to do something

Question 8

Envoy

Answer 8

(Noun)
Messenger or representative delivering a message (usually of diplomatic reasoning)

Question 9

Interloper

Answer 9

(Noun)
A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted (or don’t belong)

Question 10

Vicarious

Answer 10

(Adjective)
Experienced or imagined through the actions or feelings of another person

Question 11

Admonish

Answer 11

(Verb)
Warn or reprimand someone firmly

Question 12

Akimbo

Answer 12

(Adverb)
With hands on the hips and elbows turned outwards

Question 13

Lassitude

Answer 13

(Noun)
A state of physical or mental weariness (lack of energy)

Question 14

Licentious

Answer 14

(Adjective)
Promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters

Question 15

Muse

Answer 15

(Noun)
A person (usually a woman) who inspires another creatively or artistically (based off of the Greek 9 muses–symbolized art and science)

(Verb)
To consider something thoughtfully

Question 16

Pecuniary

Answer 16

(Adjective)
Relating to or consisting of money

Question 17

Plight

Answer 17

(Noun)
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise strenuous/unfortunate situation

Question 18

Presumptuous

Answer 18

(Adjective)
Failing to observe the limits of what is observed to be permitted or appropriate

Question 19

Subversive

Answer 19

(Adjective)
Seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution
(Subvert - Undermine the power of authority of (typically established institution)

Question 20

Vacuous

Answer 20

(Adjective)
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence (mindless)

Question 21

Avocation

Answer 21

(Noun)
A hobby or minor occupation

Question 22

Capricious

Answer 22

(Adjective)
Given to sudden and/or unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

Question 23

Disparity

Answer 23

(Noun)
A difference in level of treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair

Question 24

Epistle

Answer 24

(Noun)
A letter (like a hand-written letter)

Question 25

Efficacy

Answer 25

(Noun) The ability to produce a desired or intended result

Question 26

Hospice

Answer 26

(Noun) A home providing care for the sick or terminally ill

Question 27

Impetus

Answer 27

(Noun) The force or energy with which a body moves

Question 28

Moribund

Answer 28

(Adjective) (of a person) at the point of death

Question 29

Reticent

Answer 29

(Adjective) Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily

Question 30

Vacillate

Answer 30

(Verb) Alternate or waver between different opinions or actions (be indecisive)

Question 31

Akin

Answer 31

(Adjective) Of similar nature or character

Question 32

Corroborate

Answer 32

(Verb) Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)

Question 33

Inexorable

Answer 33

(Adjective) Impossible to prevent or stop

Question 34

Insipid

Answer 34

(Adjective) Lacking flavor

Question 34

Nefarious

Answer 34

(Adjective) (Typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal

Question 35

Retinue

Answer 35

(Noun) A group of advisors, assistants, or others accompanying an important person

Question 35

Physiognomy

Answer 35

(Noun) A person's physical features that correlate to their character traits or ethnic origin

Question 35

Tedium

Answer 35

(Noun) The state of being tedious

Question 35

Suppliant

Answer 35

(Noun) A person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority

Question 35

Torrid

Answer 35

(Adjective) Very hot and dry

Question 36

Affront

Answer 36

(Noun) An action or remark that causes outrage or offense

Question 37

Blasé

Answer 37

(Adjective) Unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before

Question 38

Choleric

Answer 38

(Adjective) Bad-tempered or irritable

Question 38

Cajole

Answer 38

(Verb) Persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

Question 39

Encumber

Answer 39

(Verb) Burden or restrict (someone or something) in such a way that action or free movement is difficult

Question 40

Feckless

Answer 40

(Adjective) Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

Question 41

Impasse

Answer 41

(Noun) A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock

Question 42

Indolent

Answer 42

(Adjective) Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy

Question 43

Lugubrious

Answer 43

(Adjective) Looking or sounding sad and dismal

Question 44

Ribald

Answer 44

(Adjective) Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly coarse or irrelevant way