Vocabulary 1
What is the definition of "proponent"?
Example: This is a vocal proponent of the use of electric-powered cars.
Definition: One who argues in favor of something
What is the definition of "acquisition"?
Example: The team announced two new acquisitions.
Definition: The act of acquiring something; something or someone acquired or gained
What is the definition of "austere"?
Example: The house was very cold and austere.
Definition: Stern and cold in appearance or manner; morally strict
What is the definition of the following prefixes: Dis-, Di-, and Dif-?
Examples: Disposal, Differ, and Division
Definition: Apart, not
What is the definition for the root word: act?
Examples: React, Action, and Activity
Definition: To do
What is the definition of "ambiguous"?
Example: Due to the ambiguous nature of the question, it was difficult to choose the right answer.
Definition: Doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness; capable of being understood in two or more possible senses or ways
What is the definition of "dilettante"?
Example: You can always tell a true expert from a dilettante.
Definition: A person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge; an admirer or lover of the arts
What is the definition of "vacillate"?
Example: They vacillated for so long that someone else stepped in and made the decision.
Definition: To waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses; to sway through lack of equilibrium
What is the definition of the following prefix: Poly-?
Examples: Polygon, Polynomial, and Polygamy
Definition: Many
What is the definition for the root word: form?
Examples: Uniform, Formality, and Information
Definition: To shape
What is the definition of "premonition"?
Example: She had a premonition that he would call.
Definition: Previous notice or warning; anticipation of an event without conscious reason
What is the definition of "spurious"?
Example: Claiming that the governor's election-year enthusiasm for nature conservation was spurious, since he had cut funding for state parks.
Definition: Of a deceitful nature or quality
What is the definition of "eminent"?
Example: The eminent scientist made groundbreaking discoveries that paved the way for advancements in medicine.
Definition: Above others in rank, merit, or reputation; distinguished.
What is the definition of the following prefix: Super-?
Examples: Supernatural, Supermarket, and Supervisor
Definition: Above, beyond
What is the definition for the root word: norm?
Examples: Abnormal, Normalize and Enormous
Definition: A pattern
What is the definition of "relegate"?
Example: The bill has been relegated to committee for discussion.
Definition: To send into exile, to assign
What is the definition of "obstreperous"?
Example: An obstreperous crowd was protesting the government's immigration policy.
Definition: Of outstanding spiritual, intellectual, or moral worth
What is the definition of "fortuitous"?
Example: After looking for Manuel and not finding him at home, Harriet had a fortuitous encounter with him at the post office.
Definition: Happening by chance, often lucky or fortunate
What is the definition for the suffix: -fy?
Examples: Beautify, Dignify, and Verify
Definition: To make
What is the definition for the root word: sens?
Examples: Sense, Consensus, and Desensitize
Definition: To feel
What is the definition of "emulate"?
Example: Her achievements will be hard to emulate.
Definition: To strive to equal or excel; to equal or approach equality with
What is the definition of "sublime"?
Example: He composed of the most sublime symphonies in existence.
Definition: Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
What is the definition of "zealous"?
Example: If he were any more zealous about getting his promotion, he'd practically live at the office.
Definition: Filled with eagerness in pursuit of something
What is the definition of the suffix: -ette?
Examples: Kitchenette, Majorette, and Towelette
Definition: Little one, lessening
What is the definition for the root word: brev
Examples: Abbreviation, Brevity, and Brief
Definition: Short