VOCABULARY WORDS & DEFINITIONS

Question 1

Definition of absolve?

Answer 1

To find innocent or blameless

Question 2

Definition of adamant?

Answer 2

Nothing giving in; stubborn

Question 3

Definition of amiable?

Answer 3

Good-natured; friendly and pleasant

Question 4

Definition of amoral?

Answer 4

Lacking a moral sense; without principles (lacking what’s right or wrong)

Question 5

Definition of animosity?

Answer 5

Bitter hostility (strong dislike)

Question 6

Definition of antagonist?

Answer 6

An opponent; one who opposes or competes

Question 7

Definition of eccentric?

Answer 7

Differing from what Is customary; odd

Question 8

Definition of epitome?

Answer 8

A perfect or typical example of a general quality or type

Question 9

Definition of banal?

Answer 9

Lacking originality, freshness, or novelty

Question 10

Definition of euphemism?

Answer 10

A polite word or expression

An indirect word or phrase that people often use to refer to something embarrassing or unpleasant, sometimes to make it seem more acceptable than it really is.

Question 11

Definition of adjacent?

Answer 11

Close; near (to something)

Question 12

Definition of escalate?

Answer 12

To increase or intensify

Question 13

Definition of obsolete?

Answer 13

No longer active or in use; out of date

Question 14

Definition of inequity?

Answer 14

Injustice; unfairness; an instance of injustice

Question 15

Definition of syndrome?

Answer 15

A combination of symptoms

Question 16

Definition of acclaim?

Answer 16

Great praise or applause; enthusiastic approval

Question 17

Definition of malign?

Answer 17

To make evil and often untrue statements about; speak evil of

Question 18

Definition of curt?

Answer 18

Rudely brief when speaking to someone

Question 19

Definition of demoralize?

Answer 19

To lower the spirits of; weaken the confidence or cheerfulness of

Question 20

Definition of inclination?

Answer 20

A tendency to think, act, or behave in a certain way; a leaning

Question 21

Definition of deterrent?

Answer 21

Something that discourages or prevents a certain action

Question 22

Definition of implication?

Answer 22

An idea that is communicated indirectly, through a suggestion or hint (something suggested)

Question 23

Definition of infringe?

Answer 23

To intrude or trespass on; to go beyond the limits considered proper

Question 24

Definition of innovation?

Answer 24

A new custom, method, or invention; something newly introduced

Question 25

Definition of retort?

Answer 25

To reply, especially in a quick, sharp, or witty way

Question 26

Definition of sabotage?

Answer 26

To deliberately destroy or damage

Question 27

Definition of elicit?

Answer 27

To draw forth or bring out

Question 28

Definition of exploit?

Answer 28

To use selfishly or unethically; take unfair advantage of

Question 29

Definition of tangible?

Answer 29

Able to be touched; having form and matter

Question 30

Definition of infirmity?

Answer 30

A physical weakness or defect; aliment (sickness)

Question 31

Definition of taint?

Answer 31

To contaminate morally : corrupt or spoil

Question 32

Definition of subsequent?

Answer 32

Coming after something in time; following:

Question 33

Definition of revitalize?

Answer 33

To renew the strength and energy of restore to a vigorous, active condition

Question 34

Definition of sparse?

Answer 34

Distributed thinly; not thick or crowded

Question 35

Definition of subjective?

Answer 35

Based on personal opinions. feeling, and attitudes; not objective (bias)

Question 36

Definition of succinct?

Answer 36

Expressed clearly in a few words to the point; concise

Question 37

Definition of allusion?

Answer 37

A figure of speech that makes an indirect reference to something

Question 38

Definition of appease?

Answer 38

To bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease and soothe

Question 39

Definition of arbitrary?

Answer 39

Based on random choice or personal whim

Question 40

Definition of assail?

Answer 40

Make a concerted or violent attack on (to attack violently or assault)

Question 41

Definition of wary?

Answer 41

Cautious; on guard

Question 42

Definition of zeal?

Answer 42

Enthusiastic devotion; intense enthusiasm (passion)

Question 43

Definition of engross?

Answer 43

To hold the full attention of; absorb

Question 44

Definition of methodical?

Answer 44

Orderly; systematic (organized)

Question 45

Definition of terminate?

Answer 45

To stop; bring to an end

Question 46

Definition of mercenary?

Answer 46

One that serves merely for wages (Greedy)

Question 47

Definition of Irate?

Answer 47

Very angry

Question 48

Definition of dilemma?

Answer 48

A problem involving a difficult choice (Strong decision)

Question 49

Definition of altruistic?

Answer 49

Altruistic means being selflessly concerned for the well-being of others

Question 50

Definition of encounter?

Answer 50

A brief meeting