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Quiz #6
American/Whisl
Question | Answer |
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reprisal | an injury done in return for injury |
recalcitrant | stubbornly disobedient, resisting authority |
quandry | a state of perplexity or doubt |
parsimonious | stingy, frugal |
obsolete | out-of-date, no longer in use |
multifarious | having great variety; numerous and diverse |
decrepit | old and feeble; worn out, ruined |
consecrate | to make sacred, hallow |
condolence | an expression of sympathy |
ingenuous | innocent, simple |
deride | to ridicule, laugh at with contempt |
compatible | able to get along or work well with, together |
commend | to praise, express approval |
apprehensive | fearful or anxious, especially about the future |
apathy | a lack of feeling, emotion or interest |
animosity | strong dislike, bitter hostility |
waive | to do without; give up voluntarily |
voluminous | of great size; writing or speaking at great length |
vociferous | loud and noisy |
turbulent | disorderly; stormy |