Vocab List 12

Question 1

Abysmal

Answer 1

Adj- Resembling an abyss in depth; unfathomable

Question 2

Assay

Answer 2

N- Qualitative quantitative analysis of metal or ore to determine components. A substance to be analyzed.

Question 3

Burly

Answer 3

Adj- Heavy, strong, muscular; husky

Question 4

Cleft

Answer 4

Adj- Divided, split

Question 5

Commensurate

Answer 5

Adj- of the same size, extent, duration as another

Question 6

Contrivance

Answer 6

N- Act of planning with cleverness or in tenuity; devising

Question 7

Dereliction

Answer 7

the act of no longer caring for, using, or doing something : the act of abandoning something : the condition of being no longer cared for

Question 8

Doughty

Answer 8

brave, strong, and determined

Question 9

Forlorn

Answer 9

sad and lonely : empty and in poor condition : not having much chance of success : nearly hopeless

Question 10

Imbibe

Answer 10

to drink (something) : to drink alcohol

Question 11

Incensed

Answer 11

a substance that is used often in religious ceremonies to produce a strong and pleasant smell when it is burned

Question 12

Indomitable

Answer 12

impossible to defeat or discourage

Question 13

Lief

Answer 13

dear, beloved, willing, glad

Question 14

Lugubrious

Answer 14

full of sadness or sorrow : very sad especially in an exaggerated or insincere way

Question 15

Mien

Answer 15

a person’s appearance or facial expression

Question 16

Meditative

Answer 16

very thoughtful : involving or allowing deep thought or meditation

Question 17

Palliate

Answer 17

to make the effects of (something, such as an illness) less painful, harmful, or harsh

Question 18

Philanthropy

Answer 18

the practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people

Question 19

Pecuniary

Answer 19

relating to or in the form of money

Question 20

Profusion

Answer 20

a large amount of something

Question 21

Recreant

Answer 21

crying for mercy : cowardly : unfaithful to duty or allegiance

Question 22

Taciturn

Answer 22

tending to be quiet : not speaking frequently