Word List 2

Question 1

Articulate

Answer 1

Uttered clearly in distinct syllable; of cable of speech

Question 2

Lithe

Answer 2

Bending readily; pliant, limber; supple; flexible

Question 3

Disparage

Answer 3

Belittle or deprecate

Question 4

Upheaval

Answer 4

Strong or violent change or disturbance

Question 5

Inscrutable

Answer 5

Incapable of being investigated; not easily understood

Question 6

Gape

Answer 6

To stare with open mouth, as in wonder

Question 7

Malignant

Answer 7

Very dangerous or harmful in influence or effect

Question 8

Transfix

Answer 8

To make or hold motionless with amazement, awe, terror

Question 9

Agitation

Answer 9

To shake or make briskly; to disturb or excite emotionally

Question 10

Limpid

Answer 10

Clear and transparent; completely calm

Question 11

Dubious

Answer 11

Doubtful; wavering or hesitating in opinion

Question 12

Forlorn

Answer 12

Lonely and sad

Question 13

Phlegmatic

Answer 13

Not easily excited to action or display of emotion

Question 14

Coherent

Answer 14

Logically connected; consistent

Question 15

Falter

Answer 15

To hesitate or waver in action, purpose

Question 16

Morose

Answer 16

Expressing gloom

Question 17

Dejection

Answer 17

Depression or lowness of spirits

Question 18

Impending

Answer 18

About to happen

Question 19

Momentous

Answer 19

Of great or far-fetching importance

Question 20

Discrimination

Answer 20

Treatment of, or making a distinction in favor of or agonist a person based on the group, class, or category

Question 21

Hallowed

Answer 21

Regarded as holy or sacred

Question 22

Militant

Answer 22

Vigorously active in support of engaged in warfare

Question 23

Inextricable

Answer 23

Incapable of being disentangled or undone

Question 24

Prodigious

Answer 24

Extraordinary in size and amount; abnormal