Vocab Test 1!

Question 1

Encroach (verb)

Answer 1

to trespass gradually on the property of another

Question 2

Synonyms of encroach

Answer 2

• barge in
• interfere
• trespass

Question 3

Antonyms of encroach

Answer 3

• keep off
• give permission
• ignore

Question 4

Tenacious (adjective)

Answer 4

• strong; unyielding
• not easily pulled apart

Question 5

Synonyms of tenacious

Answer 5

• determined
• persistent
• relentless

Question 6

Antonyms of tenacious

Answer 6

• loose
• weak
• unreliable

Question 7

Abhor (verb)

Answer 7

• to reject something very strongly
• to hate

Question 8

Synonyms of abhor

Answer 8

• despise
• loathe
• hate

Question 9

Antonyms of abhor

Answer 9

• admire
• like
• love

Question 10

Avarice (noun)

Answer 10

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Question 11

Synonyms of avarice

Answer 11

• greediness
• acquisitiveness
• rapacity

Question 12

Antonyms of avarice

Answer 12

• contentment
• generosity
• fulfillment

Question 13

Insolent (adjective)

Answer 13

showing a rude or arrogant lack of respect

Question 14

Synonyms of insolent

Answer 14

• imprudent
• saucy
• sassy

Question 15

Antonyms of insolent

Answer 15

• meek
• shy
• polite

Question 16

Fetid (adjective)

Answer 16

smelling extremely unpleasant

Question 17

Synonyms of fetid

Answer 17

• foul
• rancid
• revolting

Question 18

Antonyms of fetid

Answer 18

• aromatic
• clean
• perfumed

Question 19

Trepidation (noun)

Answer 19

a nervous or fearful feeling

Question 20

Synonyms of trepidation

Answer 20

• anxiety
• worry
• panic

Question 21

Antonyms of trepidation

Answer 21

• calm
• composure
• peace

Question 22

Nefarious (adjective)

Answer 22

very wicked or evil

Question 23

Synonyms of nefarious

Answer 23

• villainous
• heinous
• atrocious

Question 24

Antonyms of nefarious

Answer 24

• good
• admirable
• virtuous

Question 25

Pandemonium (noun)

Answer 25

wild and noisy disorder/confusion (because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)

Question 26

Synonyms of pandemonium

Answer 26

- chaos - anarchy - commotion

Question 27

Antonyms of pandemonium

Answer 27

- order - calm - harmony

Question 28

Vehemently (adverb)

Answer 28

- in a forceful, passionate manner - with great feeling

Question 29

Synonyms of vehemently

Answer 29

- fiercely - passionately - boldly

Question 30

Antonyms of vehemently

Answer 30

- calmly - coolly - enthusiastically

Question 31

Capitulate (verb)

Answer 31

to surrender; to accept defeat

Question 32

Synonyms of capitulate

Answer 32

- give in - yield - acquiesce

Question 33

Antonyms of capitulate

Answer 33

- resist - hold out - fight

Question 33

Mellifluous (adjective)

Answer 33

having a smooth, sweet, or flowing sound

Question 34

Synonyms of mellifluous

Answer 34

- lyrical - musical - soothing

Question 35

Antonyms of mellifluous

Answer 35

- harsh - unpleasant - cacophonous

Question 36

Hiatus (noun)

Answer 36

a break or interruption in a time or process

Question 37

Synonyms of hiatus

Answer 37

- break - gap - interruption

Question 38

Antonyms of hiatus

Answer 38

- continuation - closure - return

Question 39

Effervescent (adjective)

Answer 39

- vivacious and enthusiastic - having bubbles or a lively quality

Question 40

Synonyms of effervescent

Answer 40

- bubbly - bouncy - high-spirited

Question 41

Antonyms of effervescent

Answer 41

- depressed - glum - restrained

Question 42

Ludicrous (adjective)

Answer 42

- so foolish or unreasonable that it is funny - ridiculous

Question 43

Synonyms of ludicrous

Answer 43

- absurd - comic - preposterous

Question 44

Antonyms of ludicrous

Answer 44

- humorless - lame - unfunny