Vocab for Memorization

Nothing could compliment a day off better than the languor of napping.

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined one:

• lethargy

• thrill

• bliss

• sluggard

Answer explanation

languor /ˈlæŋ.ɡər/ (pleasant) laziness/inactivity

Her body seemed too torpid to react quickly to the commands of her brain.

Type a synonym that starts with the letters "LA" for the underlined word:

(a)  

Answer explanation

languorous /ˈlæŋ.ɡə.rəs/ mentally or physically tired or not active, in a way that feels or looks pleasant

He suggested rectifying this situation through a complete overhaul of medical education, including the establishment of regulated programs of study directed toward specific vocations.

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined one:

• remediating

• expunging

• divulging

• pontificating

Answer explanation

remediate /rɪˈmiː.di.eɪt/ to correct something that is wrong or damaged or to improve a bad situation

Type a synonym that starts with the letter "R" for the word "RECTIFY"

(a)  

She is also able to create a pheromone field, that surrounds her in coruscating light resembling a rainbow, giving her an irresistible personality to everyone

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined one:

• luminous

• stygian

• propitous

• opaque

Answer explanation

coruscating /ˈkɒr.ə.skeɪ.tɪŋ/ flashing brightly

We have had an ingenious debate and a charming consistency in the views of most of those who have taken part.

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined one:

(a)  

Answer explanation

coruscating /ˈkɒr.ə.skeɪ.tɪŋ/ extremely intelligent, exciting, or humorous

His views on public libraries are antiquated and bear no relation to the excellent library facilities that we have.

Type a synonym that starts with the letter "A" for the underlined word:

(a)  

Answer explanation

antediluvian /ˌæn.ti.dɪˈluː.vi.ən/ obsolete

In non-literal terms, a cliche came to describe an expression that was repeated so often that it lost its freshness and became hackneyed.

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined one:

• original

• trite

• innovative

• blasphemous

Answer explanation

hackneyed = banal = trite = clichéd

He doesn't mouth platitudes about it not mattering who scores as long as the team wins.

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined one:

• affidavits

• bromides

• accolades

• compendia

Answer explanation

bromide /ˈbrəʊ.maɪd/ a remark or statement that, although it might be true, is boring and has no meaning because it has been said so many times before

= platitude