Word List 6

Question 0

Bristle (v)

Answer 0

To show irritation

Question 1

Adulation (n)

Answer 1

Strong admiration; worship

Question 2

Decoy (n)

Answer 2

Lure; trap; trick

Question 3

Erratic (adj)

Answer 3

Wandering; no definite course; erratic winds

Irregular; queer; erratic behavior

Question 4

Histrionic (adj)

Answer 4

Theatrical; exaggerated

Question 5

Laud (n)

Answer 5

Praise

Question 6

Obstreperous (adj)

Answer 6

Noisy and boisterous

Obstreperous children

Question 7

Portend (v)

Answer 7

Foretell

To foreshadow or presage, as an omen does

Question 8

Retraction (n)

Answer 8

Withdrawal; cancellation of statement

Question 9

Titter (v)

Answer 9

Giggle quietly

Question 10

Adversity (n)

Answer 10

Hardship

Question 11

Broach (v)

Answer 11

Start to discuss; approach

Question 12

Deference (n)

Answer 12

Respect

Question 13

Esoteric (adj)

Answer 13

Obscure and difficult to understand
Understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest;
poetry full of esoteric allusions.

Question 14

Hoary (adj)

Answer 14

Old

Question 15

Lavish (adj)

Answer 15

On a grand scale; wasteful

Question 16

Obtuse (adj)

Answer 16

Mentally dull

Question 17

Portent (n)

Answer 17

A warning sign; omen

Question 18

Revere (v)

Answer 18

Worship

Question 19

Tome (n)

Answer 19

A large book

Question 20

Advocate (v)

Answer 20

Support

Question 21

Brusque (adj)

Answer 21

Blunt; abrupt

Question 22

Defoliate (v)

Answer 22

Cause leaves to fall off

Question 23

Espouse (v)

Answer 23

Promote; take up; support

Question 24

Hone (v)

Answer 24

Sharpen; increase; whet

Question 25

Lax (adj)

Answer 25

Careless; not strict

Question 26

Obviate (v)

Answer 26

Avoid; To make unnecessary | To obviate the risk of serious injury

Question 27

Poseur (n)

Answer 27

Someone who puts on an act

Question 28

Riddled (adj)

Answer 28

Full of (usually of holes

Question 29

Torpid (adj)

Answer 29

Inactive; lazy; stagnant