VOCABULARY TEST 89
(1) apotheosis
1) elevation to godhood
2) staying for a short time
3) propaganda pamphlet (esp. by a religious or political group)
4) causing sadness, compassion, pity
(2) meretricious
1) tawny or grayish with streaks or spots (of animals)
2) compose on the spur of the moment
3) let down
4) flashy
(3) oblivion
1) not knowing
2) without guile
3) total
4) obscurity
(4) ethnic
1) put into effect
2) clear from blame or guilt
3) language
4) relating to races
(5) fray
1) abstruse
2) tedious wordiness
3) framework and working parts of an automobile
4) brawl
(6) windfall
1) fallen fruit
2) put forth for consideration or analysis
3) stupid awkward person
4) cut into small parts
(7) historical
1) connected with history
2) trick
3) violent uncontrollable shaking movement (caused by illness)
4) small exclusive group of people
(8) incursion
1) listing of information in tabular or book form
2) temporary invasion
3) clear from blame
4) of low rank or position
(9) bulwark
1) freedom from narrow limitations
2) picture made of small colorful inlaid tiles
3) highly ornate
4) strong wall built for defense
(10) invalid
1) one incapacitated(disabled) by a chronic illness
2) disturb the composure of
3) combine
4) fitness
(11) potential
1) capable of maintaining life
2) expressing possibility
3) quick or willing to receive (ideas, suggestions, etc.)
4) (of rules) binding
(12) trinket
1) purposely continuing to do something wrong
2) tiresome dwelling on a subject
3) one part at a time
4) knickknack
(13) susceptible
1) holding fast (as to a belief)
2) heat-producing
3) impressionable
4) move faster
(14) exude
1) flow out slowly
2) reject bluntly
3) (of water) cover completely
4) one who spoils the pleasure of others
(15) bust
1) piece of sculpture showing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest
2) dress with vulgar finery
3) ) hanging down from something
4) (of light or color) bright and distinct
(16) diaphanous
1) spot
2) feeling of sickness and desire to vomit
3) sheer
4) wrongdoing
(17) nausea
1) gold and silver in the form of bars
2) lift by pushing up from below
3) argumentative
4) feeling of sickness and desire to vomit
(18) tumid
1) mutual
2) gigantic
3) (of a part of the body) swollen
4) boastful
(19) spontaneity
1) avoid habitually
2) reluctant
3) drive out evil spirits
4) lack of premeditation
(20) psyche
1) soul
2) disgustingly excessive
3) pertaining to soil deposits left by running water
4) defile
(21) circuit
1) laypersons
2) closed circular line around an area
3) deputize
4) subside or moderate
(22) ostentatious
1) corruption
2) (of a word or remark) apt
3) showy
4) minimal number of members necessary to conduct a meeting
(23) grievance
1) (of the voice) extremely loud
2) person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
3) highly skilled artist (esp. in music)
4) cause of complaint
(24) spat
1) people of standing(rank or position)
2) squabble
3) defamation
4) weaken
(25) consummate
1) complete
2) hesitate
3) length of time something lasts
4) old-fashioned
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