vocabulary #1

Question 1

To tell; to reveal (as a secret); unveiling; disclose

Answer 1

Divulge

Question 2

To assist or encourage, especially in wrongdoing; promote, incite

Answer 2

Abet

Question 3

An intense feeling of devotion or eagerness; zeal

Answer 3

Ardor

Question 4

Arrogant and stubborn about one’s beliefs; dictatorial

Answer 4

Dogmatic

Question 5

Lacking flavor; dull; not at all stimulating; flat, lifeless

Answer 5

Insipid

Question 6

A natural leaning or tendency; propensity; inclination

Answer 6

Proclivity

Question 7

Not essential; not constituting a vital part; irrelevant, superfluous

Answer 7

Extraneous

Question 8

To force by using pressure, intimidation, or threats; compel

Answer 8

Coerce

Question 9

Prejudiced; hostile; skeptical, cynical

Answer 9

Jaundiced

Question 10

Extremely, sometimes or excessively, careful about small details; precise; fastidious

Answer 10

Meticulous

Question 11

Recklessness; a foolish disregard of danger; audacity

Answer 11

Temerity

Question 12

A habitual, repetitive routine or procedure

Answer 12

Rote

Question 13

To credit as to the cause or the source; attribute, impute

Answer 13

Ascribe

Question 14

Sociable; fond of the company of others; genial; friendly

Answer 14

Gregarious

Question 15

To block the passage of; obstruct; impede

Answer 15

Occlude