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English Vocab
Study for first and second vocab quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Divulge | To tell, to reveal (as in a secret) |
| Abet | To assist or encourage, especially in wrongdoing |
| Dogmatic | Arrogant and stubborn about one's (often unproven) beliefs |
| Insipid | Lacking flavor, dull; not at all stimulating |
| Extraneous | Inessential; not constituting a vital part |
| Coerce | To force by using pressure, intimidation, or threats |
| Jaundiced | Prejudiced, Hostile |
| Meticulous | Extremely, sometimes excessively careful about small details; Precise |
| Temerity | Recklessness; A foolish disregard of danger |
| Gregarious | Sociable; Fond of the company of others. |
| 2. Hersey | The crime of holding a belief that goes against established doctrine. |
| 2. Docile | Easy to teach or manage. |
| 2. Libation | A drink, especially an alcoholic one. |
| 2. Anathema | I. A hated, repellant person or thing. II. A formal curse |
| 2. Banter | Teasing, playful conversation. |
| 2. Castigate | To criticize or punish severely. |
| 2. Guache | Lacking social graces; tactless. |
| 2. Ignominy | Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor. |
| 2. Motley | Made up of dissimilar parts; being of many colors. |
| 2. Emaciated | Extremely thin; wasted away. |