Sadlier Vocab level F units 1-3

Question 1

Jaded(adj.) :Wearied, worn-out, dulled (in the sense of being satiated by excessive indulgence)

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True

Question 2

Contrive(v.) To plan with ingenuity, invent; to bring about as the result of a scheme or plan

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True

Question 3

Absolve(n.) A damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming

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False

Question 4

Synonyms: assiduous, tireless, indefatigable

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Sedulous

Question 5

Wheedle(v.) To use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end

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True

Question 6

The expression of a bad approval or favorable opinion; Praise

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Approbation

Question 7

Millennium(n.) A period of one thousand years; a period of great joy.

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False, True

Question 8

Synonyms: narrow-minded, parochial, provincial

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Insular

Question 9

To rise above or beyond, exceed

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Transcend

Question 10

self-government, political control

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Autonomy

Question 11

a general pardon for an offense against the government; forgiveness or absolution.

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Amnesty

Question 12

Roundabout, not direct

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Circuitous

Question 13

Intercede(v.) : To plead on behalf of someone else; to serve as a third party

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True

Question 14

Antonyms: hide, conceal, cover up, bury

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Blazon

Question 15

The fourth ____ was made of up 6 countries, including Austria.

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Coalition

Question 16

Synonyms: profoundly educated, well-read

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Erudite

Question 17

Extort(adj.) Resistant to lawful authority;

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False

Question 18

Synonyms: irreversible, unrecallable, unalterable

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Irrevocable

Question 19

Synonyms: inferior, cheesy, tawdry, tatty

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Sleazy

Question 20

Ascribe(v.) To assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute

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True

Question 21

beneficial, helpful; healthful, wholesome

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Salutary

Question 22

Mysterious, magical, supernatural; secret, hidden from view.

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Occult

Question 23

Thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness;

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Tenuous

Question 24

Ex Officio(adj., adv.) By virtue of holding a certain office.

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True

Question 25

To make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of

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Simulate

Question 26

to mock, treat with contempt

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Flout

Question 27

Stringent(v.) To fall as moisture; to cause or bring about suddenly.

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False

Question 28

To have an intense dislike or hatred for

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Abominate

Question 29

To make easy, cause to progress faster, speed up

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Expedite

Question 30

adj.) Abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual

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Anomalous

Question 31

(n.) Weariness of body or mind, lack of energy.

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Lassitude

Question 32

Synonyms: exceptional, atypical, unusual, aberrant;

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Anomalous

Question 33

Contrive(v.) To plan with ingenuity, invent; to bring about as the result of a scheme or plan

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True

Question 34

Ferment(n.) A state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence;

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True

Question 35

courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to

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Affable

Question 36

Antonyms: dependence, subjection, colonial status

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Autonomy

Question 37

Anomalous(adj.) Abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual

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True

Question 38

Definition: Exhort

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To urge strongly, advise earnestly

Question 39

The teacher's questions failed to ____ the answer out of the student

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Elicit

Question 40

not easily carried, handled, or managed because of size or complexity

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unwieldy

Question 41

To make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm; to put an end to, appease, satisfy, quench

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Assauge

Question 42

(adj.) Abrupt, blunt, with no formalities

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Brusque

Question 43

Castigate(v.) To punish severely; to critize severely

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True

Question 44

a rule of conduct or action

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Precept

Question 45

Synonyms: disavow, abjure, renounce

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Repudiate

Question 46

amorphousshapeless, without definite form

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Amorphous

Question 47

Synonyms: Amend, To make Better

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Ameliorate

Question 48

Antonyms: Acclaim, Glorify, Extol

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Inveigh

Question 49

Peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset

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Petulatant

Question 50

Infringe(v.) To make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval

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False

Question 51

To spread through, penetrate, soak through.

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Permeate

Question 52

able to return quickly to original shape or form

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Resilient

Question 53

(adj.) Worthy, deserving recognition and praise

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Meritourious

Question 54

Antonyms: zesty, spicy, savory, colorful, lively

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Vapid

Question 55

Sangfroid(n.) Composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances

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True

Question 56

dull, uninteresting, tiresome; lacking in sharpness, flavor, liveliness, or force

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Vapid

Question 57

Ennui(n.) Weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom

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True

Question 58

(v.) To set free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt

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Absolve

Question 59

bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)

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Vitrolic

Question 60

to, characteristic of, or situated on an island

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Insular

Sadlier Vocab level F units 1-3

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Sadlier Vocab level F units 1-3

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