Vocabulary Mastery
This verb means “to become less intense or widespread.”
What is abate?
This adjective describes someone who is stubborn and refuses to change their mind.
What is obstinate?
This noun refers to a decline in economic activity.
What is recession?
A person employed to drive others, often in a private car.
What is a chaffeur?
This noun refers to the forced removal of someone from a country.
What is deportation?
This adjective means aggressively greedy or grasping.
What is rapacious?
This noun refers to a meeting or appointment at a set time and place.
What is rendezvous?
Mildly confused or puzzled, often with a hint of amusement.
What is bemused?
This noun describes a temporary state of suffering or purification.
What is purgatory?
This adjective means clear, leaving no doubt.
What is unequivocal?
This adjective means “countless” or used to emphasize repetition.
What is umpteenth?
Unwilling or unable to believe something; showing skepticism.
What is incredulous?
This noun means mutual trust and friendship among people.
What is camaraderie?
This noun describes a feeling of deep sadness or hopelessness.
What is despondency?
This noun refers to a sequence or series of things in order.
What is succession?
A simplified language formed from a mix of languages for communication between groups.
What is pidgin?
This adjective describes mocking or scornful language.
What is derisive?
This adjective describes someone who is tireless and cannot be easily exhausted.
What is indefatigable?
This adjective means involved with others in wrongdoing.
What is complicit?
A place offering protection or refuge, especially for the vulnerable.
What is asylum?