Vocal Test #5 (Periodic Sentence)

Question 1

affront

Answer 1

V. To insult intentionally, especially openly

Question 2

blasé

Answer 2

Adj. Uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence; Unconcerned; nonchalant

Question 3

cajole

Answer 3

V. To persuade by flattery, gentle pleading, or insincere language

Question 4

choleric

Answer 4

Adj. Easily angered; bad-tempered

Question 5

encumber

Answer 5

V. To hinder or impede the action or performance of

Question 6

feckless

Answer 6

Adj. Careless and irresponsible

Question 7

impasse

Answer 7

N. A road or passage having no exit; a cul-de-sac

Question 8

indolent

Answer 8

Adj. Habitually lazy; conducive to inactivity or laziness; lethargic

Question 9

lugubrious

Answer 9

Adj. Mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially to an exaggerated or ludicrous degree

Question 10

ribald

Answer 10

Adj. Characterized by or indulging in humor that is vulgar and lewd