Vocab Words #101-120!

Question 1

Oblique (adj)

Answer 1

Expressed in an indirect manner; not straightforward

Question 2

Narcissistic (adj)

Answer 2

Having excessive interest in one’s own appearance, self, etc.

Question 3

Extraneous (adj)

Answer 3

not an essential part of something

Question 4

Obtuse (adj)

Answer 4

in math: an angle more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees. Outside of math obtuse means lacking sharpness and clarity

Question 5

acute

Answer 5

in math: an angle between 0 and 90 degree. Outside of math: sharp

Question 6

Extrapolate (v)

Answer 6

predict information outside a data set based on a trend in the data you have

Question 7

Inductive (adj)

Answer 7

reasoning from individual, separate cases to a universal conclusion

Question 8

Deductive (adj)

Answer 8

reasoning about an individual case based on a general principle

Question 9

Sallow (adj)

Answer 9

Of a sickly, pale or yellow complexion

Question 10

Piquant (adj)

Answer 10

Stimulating and interesting, especially to the taste.

Question 11

Vanquish (v)

Answer 11

To conquer or defeat

Question 12

Wayward (adj)

Answer 12

Headstrong, willful, disobedient

Question 13

Belligerent (adj)

Answer 13

Ready & eager to fight, quarrel or make war.

Question 14

Capacious (adj)

Answer 14

Able to contain a large quantity, spacious

Question 15

Genteel (adj)

Answer 15

Elegant, courteous, refined

Question 16

Pious (adj)

Answer 16

Showing reverence; devout

Question 17

Latent (adj)

Answer 17

Present but not visible or active.

Question 18

Nonchalant (adj)

Answer 18

Cool and unconcerned

Question 19

Obliterate (v)

Answer 19

To destroy completely

Question 20

Abscond (v)

Answer 20

To leave quickly and secretly hide oneself, esp. to avoid arrest