words part two

Question 1

emulate

Answer 1

match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.

Question 2

obsolete

Answer 2

no longer produced or used; out of date.

Question 3

terse

Answer 3

sparing in the use of words

Question 4

expiate

Answer 4

atone(보상) for (guilt or sin).

Question 5

ephemeral

Answer 5

lasting for a very short time.

Question 6

Derision

Answer 6

contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

Question 7

Incumbent

Answer 7

1. necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
2. the holder of an office or post.

Question 8

Placate

Answer 8

make (someone) less angry or hostile.- Appease

Question 9

Itinerant

Answer 9

traveling from place to place.

Question 10

Obstreperous

Answer 10

noisy and difficult to control.

Question 11

palpable

Answer 11

1. (of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.
2. able to be touched or felt.

Question 12

abashed

Answer 12

embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

Question 13

raucous

Answer 13

making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.

Question 14

sedentary

Answer 14

(of a person) tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.

Question 15

voraciously

Answer 15

in great quantities, especially excessively or gluttonously:

Question 16

incredulous

Answer 16

(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.

Question 17

Vicissitude

Answer 17

a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Question 18

Pensive

Answer 18

engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.

Question 19

Indolent

Answer 19

1. wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
2. causing little to no pain

Question 20

perspicacious`

Answer 20

having a ready insight into and understanding of things.

Question 21

Lassitude

Answer 21

a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.

Question 22

juxtaposed.

Answer 22

place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.