Vocab List 9

Question 1

a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

Answer 1

lassitude

Question 2

denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful

Answer 2

halcyon

Question 3

a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual

Answer 3

idiosyncrasy

Question 4

to free from allegation or blame

Answer 4

vindicate

Question 5

an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party

Answer 5

maverick

Question 6

marked by or exhibiting a fawning (flattering manner) attentiveness

Answer 6

obsequious

Question 7

to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses

Answer 7

vacillate

Question 8

causing or tending to cause sleep; tending to dull awareness or alertness

Answer 8

soporific

Question 9

showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit; showing or suggesting nobility of feeling and generosity of mind

Answer 9

magnanimous

Question 10

not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious

Answer 10

inscrutable

Question 11

to depart secretly and hide oneself

Answer 11

abscond

Question 12

the appearance of being true or real

Answer 12

verisimilitude

Question 13

having or showing simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings toward something or someone

Answer 13

ambivalent

Question 14

unchanging over time or unable to be changed

Answer 14

immutable

Question 15

begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

Answer 15

burgeon

Question 16

to decrease in force or intensity

Answer 16

abate

Question 17

blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language

Answer 17

vituperate

Question 18

regard with great respect; revere

Answer 18

venerate

Question 19

favorable to or promoting health or well-being; health-giving, healthy

Answer 19

salubrious

Question 20

looking or sounding sad and dismal

Answer 20

lugubrious

Question 21

marked by propriety and good taste : correct

Answer 21

decorous

Question 22

joking or jesting often inappropriately; meant to be humorous or funny : not serious

Answer 22

facetious

Question 23

covered with coarse stiff hairs

Answer 23

hirsute

Question 24

to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun

Answer 24

eschew