vocab unit 15

Question 1

abrasive

Answer 1

causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down

Question 2

acclimate

Answer 2

to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation

Question 3

chagrin

Answer 3

irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration

Question 4

complacent

Answer 4

self-satisfied; overly-confident

Question 5

concur

Answer 5

to express agreement, approve

Question 6

defamation

Answer 6

slander or libel

Question 7

explicate

Answer 7

to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret

Question 8

fracas

Answer 8

a noisy quarrel or brawl

Question 9

grotesque

Answer 9

unnatural, distorted; bizzare

Question 10

pandemonium

Answer 10

a wild uproar, din, or commotion

Question 11

raucous

Answer 11

disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly

Question 12

receptive

Answer 12

open and responsive to ideas or suggestions

Question 13

renounce

Answer 13

to give up or resign something

Question 14

repress

Answer 14

to hold back; to put down or check by force

Question 15

reticent

Answer 15

not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant

Question 16

savory

Answer 16

tasty. appetizing; pungent or salty

Question 17

somnolent

Answer 17

sleepy, drowsy; inducing sleep

Question 18

vehement

Answer 18

intense, forceful, powerful

Question 19

voluble

Answer 19

characterized by a ready flow of words

Question 20

zealous

Answer 20

eager, earnest, devoted