Vocab List 17

Question 1

Acerbic

Answer 1

Adj- Expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way

Question 2

Aspersion

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N- A sprinkling with water especially in religious ceremonies; a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone’s reputation

Question 3

Cogent

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Adj- Very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe

Question 4

Diffident

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Adj- Lacking confidence: not feeling comfortable around people: very careful about acting or speaking

Question 5

Eschew

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Verb- To avoid (something) especially because you do not think it is right, proper, etc.

Question 6

Extant

Answer 6

Adj- In existence: still existing: not destroyed or lost

Question 7

Harangue

Answer 7

N- A forceful or angry speech

Question 8

Ignominious

Answer 8

Adj- causing disgrace or shame

Question 9

Ineffable

Answer 9

Adj- Too great, powerful, beautiful, etc., to be described or expressed

Question 10

Languid

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Adj- Showing or having very little strength, energy, or activity

Question 11

Magnanimous

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Adj- Having or showing a generous and kind nature

Question 12

Multifarious

Answer 12

Adj- of many and various kinds

Question 13

Officious

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Adj- used to describe an annoying person who tries to tell other people what to do in a way that is not wanted or needed

Question 14

Paragon

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N- A person or thing that i perfect or excellent in some way and should be considered a model or example to be copied

Question 15

Prurient

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Adj- Having or showing too much interest in sex

Question 16

Quagmire

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N- An area of soft, wet ground: a situation that is hard to deal with or get out of: a situation that is full of problems

Question 17

Ribald

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Adj- referring to sex in a rude but amusing way

Question 18

Sagacity

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N- The quality of being able to understand difficult ideas and situations and make good decisions

Question 19

Transient

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Adj- Not lasting long: staying somewhere only a short time

Question 20

Trenchant

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Adj- Very strong, clear, and effective

Question 21

Unctuous

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Adj- Used to describe someone who speaks and behaves in a way that is meant to seem friendly and polite but that is unpleasant because it is obviously not sincere

Question 22

Variegated

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Adj- Having patches, stripes, or marks of different colors: including many different things: full of variety