Vocab List 6-10

Question 0

Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt way

Being thankful in a very emotional way

Gushy, unrestrained

Answer 0

Effusive

Question 1

The quality of being cheerful and full of energy

State of being overly happy and excited

Cheerfulness, buoyancy, enthusiasm

Answer 1

Ebullience

Question 2

Outstandingly bad

Terrible unimaginable occurrence

Appalling, shocking, terrible, outrageous

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Egregious

Question 3

Conspicuously or obviously offensive

Being openly rude

Blatant, unconcealed shameless

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Flagrant

Question 4

Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way

Behaving in a very playfully, hyperactive, and uncontrollable way

Frantic, wild, frenzied, hectic

Answer 4

Frenetic

Question 5

Uncalled for: lacking good reason

Something that could have been avoided

Unwarranted, unjustified

Answer 5

Gratuitous

Question 6

Being beyond what’s required

Overdoing something

Extra, surplus, not required

Answer 6

Superfluous

Question 7

To get rid of “pressure”; make things easier

Relieve; ease

Answer 7

Alleviate

Question 8

An institution for the maintenance and care of the mentally ill, orphans, or other persons requiring specialized assistance; any secure retreat

Answer 8

Asylum

Question 9

Something of good luck

Favorable; of good omen

Answer 9

Auspicious

Question 10

Characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings

A person with a kind attitude; desire to help others

Answer 10

Benevolent

Question 11

Having a kindly disposition; gracious

Showing or expressing kindness

Answer 11

Benign

Question 12

To soften in feeling or temper, as a person; pacify; appease

To reduce ones feelings in anger; make them happy

Answer 12

Mollify

Question 13

The reclaiming of desert, marshy, or submerged areas or other wasteland for cultivation or other use.

Taking back of land or resources

Answer 13

Reclamation

Question 14

Marked by or occasioning doubt

To be unsure; doubtful

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Dubious

Question 15

To make by art or skill and labor; construct

To make or assemble something

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Fabricated

Question 16

Not genuine, authentic, or true; not from the claimed, pretended, or proper source, counterfeit

Fake, not real, common

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Spurious

Question 17

Having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly; mentally sharp or clever

Intelligent, keen, crafty

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Astute

Question 18

Done in a private place or way; done secretly

Secret, slowly, covert

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Clandestine

Question 19

Notable or successful stroke or move; triumph or accomplishment

Action, achievement, stratagem

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Coup

Question 20

Giving the false appearance of being honest or sincere not truly honest or sincere

Insincere, false, deceitful

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Disingenuous

Question 21

A trick or act that is used to fool someone; cunning plan

Trick, ploy, hoax

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Ruse

Question 22

Trick or plan for deceiving an enemy or achieving a goal; scheme with benefits

Trick, gimmick, ruse

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Stratagem

Question 23

Done, made, or acquired by stealth; done without being noticed

Sneakily, secretly, clandestinely

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Surreptitiously

Question 24

Marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger; complete awareness of what's going on Vigilant, attentive, cautios

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Wary

Question 25

Full of clever tricks; very clever Scheming, clever, astute

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Wily

Question 26

Showing great care and having perseverance Being attentive and careful Industrious, hardworking

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Assiduous

Question 27

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way Urgently requiring attention Captivating, appealing

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Compelling

Question 28

Having or showing care and conscientiousness in ones work or duties Hard working Productive, thorough

Answer 28

Diligent

Question 29

Having or showing tenacity and grim persistence Being determined Firm, persistent

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Dogged

Question 30

To remain in existence Something long lasting Sustain, withstand

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Endure

Question 31

Resolutely courageous Fearless, adventurous, daring, bold

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Intrepid

Question 32

An individual who does not go along with the group or party Independent minded person Rebel, nonconformist

Answer 32

Maverick

Question 33

Refusing to do what other people want Not being persuaded by others Inflexible, strong minded

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Obdurate

Question 34

To grow by rapid production of new parts m, cells, offspring Increasing at a fast rate Thrive, flourish

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Proliferate

Question 35

Persistent in maintaining , adhering to , or seeking something valued Being stubborn Firmness, persistence

Answer 35

Tenacity

Question 36

Exuberant physical strength or mental vigor A lively or energetic quality Liveliness, energy

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Vitality

Question 37

Existing in something as a permanent essential, or characteristic attribute

Answer 37

Inherent

Question 38

Inborn, unnatural.

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Innate

Question 39

Having a particular habit, activity, or Interest that is long

Answer 39

Inveterate

Question 40

Having unlimited power, able to do anything

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Omnipotent

Question 41

Nearness in Space time or relationship

Answer 41

Proximity

Question 42

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty

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Aesthetic

Question 43

Published collection of poems or other pieces if writing

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Anthology

Question 44

Living or occurring at the same time

Answer 44

Contemporary

Question 45

A person who cultivates an area if interest, such as art without real commitment or knowledge

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Dilettante

Question 46

Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad or diverse range of sources

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Eclectic

Question 47

A category if artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form style, or subject matter

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Genre

Question 48

An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic affect.

Answer 48

Parody

Question 49

The attitude or practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it accordingly

Answer 49

Realism

Question 50

A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.

Answer 50

Virtuoso