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Quiz #6
American/Whisl
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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| obsolete | out-of-date, no longer in use |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 |