Definitions
What is Kismet?
Destiny or fate.
Influx
Arrival, entry, or inflow (of large numbers).
Lackadaisical
Enthusiastic, energetic, or diligent.
His ______ prevented him from getting off the couch and finishing his chores.
A) Influx
B) Indolence
C) Kismet
D) Logistics
B) Indolence
A very unpleasant or offensive smell.
Malodor
What are Logistics?
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Jaunt
Excursion, trip, or outing.
Lambaste
Praise, laud, or compliment.
The help desk asked customers not to ______ the support line with repeated calls about the same issue.
A) Kindle
B) Lambaste
C) Inundate
D) Lampoon
C) Inundate
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will.
Malice
What is Latent?
Existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed.
Kindle
Ignite, spark, or inspire.
Intrepid
Cowardly, fearful, or timid.
The video footage provided ______ proof that the suspect was at the scene of the crime.
A) Incontrovertible
B) Intrepid
C) Languid
D) Mammoth
A) Incontrovertible
A person who is dissatisfied and rebellious.
Malcontent
What is Lithe?
Thin, supple, and graceful (often referring to a person's body).
Lampoon
Satirize, mock, or parody.
Languid
Vigorous, active, or energetic.
After the ship sank, the coast guard warned nearby boats to watch out for floating ______.
A) Jetsam
B) Jaunt
C) Malice
D) Malaise
A) Jetsam
A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify.
Malaise
What is Maritime?
Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
Mammoth
Gigantic, huge, or colossal
Inure
Sensitize, soften, or make vulnerable (to hardship).
$500: The doctor warned that high levels of stress can often ______ as physical symptoms like headaches.
A) Inure
B) Kindle
C) Manifest
D) Lambaste
C) Manifest
Clumsy, awkward, or ineffective.
Maladroit