Vocabulary List 7

Question 1

altruistic (adj.)

Answer 1

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish

Question 2

bequeath (v.)

Answer 2

Leave (property) to a person or other beneficiary by a will

Question 3

criterion (n.)

Answer 3

A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided

Question 4

disparity (n.)

Answer 4

A great difference

Question 5

ephemeral (adj.)

Answer 5

Lasting for a very short time

Question 6

florid (adj.)

Answer 6

1. Having a red or flushed complexion

2. Excessively intricate or elaborate

Question 7

inception (n.)

Answer 7

The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity

Question 8

intractable (adj.)

Answer 8

Hard to control or deal with

Question 9

nullify (v.)

Answer 9

Make of no use or value; invalidate; to render or declare legally void or inoperative

Question 10

predilection (n.)

Answer 10

A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something

Question 11

resplendent (adj.)

Answer 11

Attractive and impressive through being richly colourful or expensive-looking

Question 12

torpor (n.)

Answer 12

A state of physical or mental inactivity

Question 13

ascetic (n.)

Answer 13

A person characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons

Question 14

dexterity (n.)

Answer 14

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands

Question 15

gesticulation (n.)

Answer 15

A gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words