Vocab List #3

Question 1

Underscore

Answer 1

to emphasize the importance

Example sentence: The speaker underscored the need for immediate action.

Question 2

Scrupulous

Answer 2

paying great attention to detail

Example sentence: She was known for her scrupulous attention to every aspect of her work.

Question 3

Promulgate

Answer 3

to put into law or formally declare

Example sentence: The government promulgated new regulations to address the issue.

Question 4

Obsolete

Answer 4

no longer used, rare or uncommon

Example sentence: The technology became obsolete after the new version was released.

Question 5

Dissuade

Answer 5

to persuade someone not to do something

Example sentence: She tried to dissuade him from taking unnecessary risks.

Question 6

Geriatric

Answer 6

relating to old age

Example sentence: The clinic specializes in geriatric care for the elderly population.

Question 7

Exploit

Answer 7

to use selfishly or for profit

Example sentence: The company was criticized for exploiting its workers for financial gain.

Question 8

Erratic

Answer 8

having no fixed course; deviating from the norm, crazy/reckless

Example sentence: His erratic behavior made it difficult to predict his actions.

Question 9

Disparage

Answer 9

to belittle or speak down to

Example sentence: It’s not appropriate to disparage others based on their appearance.

Question 10

Confide

Answer 10

to share something secretive with someone

Example sentence: She felt comfortable enough to confide her deepest secrets in her best friend.