Vocab Unit 1

Question 1

An antonym of candid

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evasive

Question 2

antonym of avarice

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generosity

Question 3

the formal or official way of correctly doing something

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protocol

Question 4

She cleaned out her binder and threw away all the ________ papers.

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extraneous

Question 5

to make right; to correct

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redress

Question 6

Which of the following means "extremely thin; wasted away"?

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emaciated

Question 7

Disabuse antonym (Opposite)

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Lie; Misinform

Question 8

The word CONFLATE most nearly means:

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(v.) To combine into one

Question 9

What is the definition of gauche?

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lacking social graces; tactless

Question 10

Castigate antonym (Opposite)

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Praise

Question 11

Feeling gloomy or hopeless

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despondent

Question 12

lack of basic life necessities; extreme poverty

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privation

Question 13

An antonym of strident

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soothing

Question 14

to force by using pressure, intimidation, threats

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coerce

Question 15

The criminal asked her friend to _____ her by creating a diversion while she got away.

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abet

Question 16

The U.S. is thought to be a ______ of democracy.

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bastion

Question 17

An antonym of appease

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aggravate

Question 18

The word RESTIVE most nearly means:

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Restless and impatient

Question 19

An antonym of chaos

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harmony

Question 20

Her ______ resulted in the whole school gossiping about her due to her disgraceful choice.

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ignominy

Question 21

Antonym of ostracize

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accept

Question 22

The word MAUDLIN most nearly means:

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(adj.) Foolishly sentimental

Question 23

While the siblings usually got along, their ____ sometimes transitioned into real fighting.

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banter

Question 24

A synonym of strident

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shrill

Question 25

One who is intolerant of differences in others

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bigot

Question 26

The _____ dog was obviously a mutt due to his multicolored coat.

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motley

Question 27

divulge antonym

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conceal

Question 28

antonym of furtive

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overt

Question 29

extraneous antonym

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essential

Question 30

The word METTLE most nearly means:

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(n.) Courage and determination

Question 31

The word DITHER most nearly means:

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To hesitate nervously

Question 32

antonym of copious

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sparse

Question 33

Which of the following is the correct definition of temerity?

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recklessness; a foolish disregard for danger

Question 34

The word SOLVENT most nearly means:

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(adj.) Able to pay all debts and financial obligations

Question 35

Extreme, warlike patriotism, often favoring a warlike foreign policy

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jingoism

Question 36

A synonym of augment

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supplement

Question 37

Antoine was ________ from France to the US for the crimes he committed.

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extradited

Question 38

The word AUDIT most nearly means:

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To check the accuracy of financial accounts and records

Question 39

The word DOCILE most nearly means:

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Easy to teach or manage; obedient

Question 40

The word TACKLE most nearly means:

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(n.) The equipment for a specific activity

Question 41

antonym of jettison

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salvage

Question 42

careless neglect, often resulting in injury

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negligence

Question 43

A synonym of argot

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jargon

Question 44

A professional soldier hired by a foreign army

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mercenary

Question 45

the crime of holding the belief that goes against the established doctrine

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heresy

Question 46

Due to the _____ and hostile point of view of the defendant, the jury ruled that he was guilty.

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jaundiced

Question 47

requiring exhaustive effort; laborious

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toilsome

Question 48

meticulous antonym

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sloppy

Question 49

The woman uttered _____ under her breath each time she saw her boss since she really hated him.

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anathemas

Question 50

dogmatic antonym

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open-minded

Question 51

To erase or eliminate

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expunge

Question 52

The word REPINE most nearly means:

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To be discontent as though yearning for something

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