Vocabulary 6

1

100

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points): an idea or theory that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion

What is hypothesis (noun)?

200

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points):being out of chronological sequence

What is anachronistic (adjective)?

300

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points): to examine carefully especially in a critical way

What is substantiate (verb)?

400

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points): ability to understand difficult ideas and situations and to make good decisions

What is sagacity (noun)?

500

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points):displaying wealth or knowledge in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration, or envy

What is ostentatious (adjective)?

2

100

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points): to prove that something is true

What is substantiate (verb)?

200

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points):intending to cause discussion, thought, argument; causing sexual arousal or excitement

What is provocative (adjective)?

300

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points):the act of causing two people or groups to become friendly again after an argument or disagreement

What is reconciliation (noun)?

400

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points):not able to be trusted; showing that someone cannot be trusted

What is perfidious (adjective)?

500

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points):having or showing good judgment

What is prudent (adjective)?

3

100

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points): lasting a very short time

What is evanescent (adjective)?

200

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points): showing that a person believes they are more intelligent or better than other people

What is condescending (adjective)?

300

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points): very fancy or too fancy; having a red or reddish color

What is florid (adjective)?

400

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points): differing from each other or from a standard

What is divergent (adjective)?

500

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points): able to communicate with dead people, to predict future events, or to know about things not actually witnessed

What is clairvoyant (noun/adjective)?

4

100

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points): having a spirit of friendliness

What is amicable?

200

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points): withdrawal from society

What is reclusive (adjective)?

300

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points): very dry especially because of hot weather and no rain; very thirsty

What is parched (adjective)?

400

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points): the state of being very annoyed or upset

What is exasperation (noun)?

500

Name the vocabulary word and its part of speech for the following definition (must have both to get points): acting or done quickly and without thought; controlled by emotion rather than thought

What is impetuous (adjective)?

Synonyms

100

This word is synonymous with wisdom & prudence.

What is sagacity?

200

This word is synonymous with treacherous and betrayal.

What is perfidious?

300

This word is synonymous with temporary and fleeting.

What is evanescent?

400

Teiresias (from Oedipus) would be considered this word.

What is clairvoyant?

500

This word is a title for a popular young adult fiction novel.

What is divergent?