Vocab Set 4

Question 1

Non rivalrous

Answer 1

A good or service is non rivalrous. If one person’s use of it does not reduce its availablity for others.

S: Shared, communal
A: Rivalrous, exclusive

Question 2

Purge

Answer 2

To remove or eliminate unwanted elements, often forcefully or suddenly (applicable to emotions, people, item)

S: Cleanse, eliminate, expel, eradicate

A: Retain, keep, accumulate

The company purged all corrupt officials after the audit report

Question 3

Dysphoria

Answer 3

A state of unease or generalized dissatisfaction with life.

S: Restlessness, discomfort, despair

A: Euphoria, Joy, contentment

After the failing in her neet exam, she was filled with a deep sense of dysphoria.

Question 4

Euphoria

Answer 4

A feeling extreme happiness or excitement.

S: Elation, joy, ecstasy
A: Dysphoria, misery

He felt a surge of euphoria after getting selected in his dream job.

Question 5

Apprehension

Answer 5

A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

S: anxiety, worry, unease, dread
A: confidence, calmness or assurance

There was a visible apprehension on her face before the announcement

Question 6

Obfuscate

Answer 6

Make unclear

Question 7

Veracity

Answer 7

Truthfulness

Question 8

Veered

Answer 8

To suddenly change direction or shift course, either literally (like a vehicle) or figuratively

Literal
We were walking straight but then she veered into the forest.

Figuratively
The conversation veered into politics even though we were discussing movies.

Question 9

Ephemeral

Answer 9

Momentary

Question 10

Capricious

Answer 10

Difficult to predict

Question 11

Bolster

Answer 11

Strengthen