#1
Which word means 'to weaken or reduce in force'?
Attenuate
ExplanationTo weaken or reduce in force.
#2
What does 'ephemeral' mean?
Lasting a very short time
ExplanationMeaning lasting a very short time.
#3
'Cacophony' refers to?
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
ExplanationRefers to a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
#4
'Ubiquitous' best describes something that is?
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
ExplanationBest describes something that is present, appearing, or found everywhere.
#5
What does 'pellucid' mean?
Transparently clear
ExplanationMeaning transparently clear.
#6
The term 'obdurate' is best defined as?
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion
ExplanationBest defined as stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion.
#7
The word 'insouciant' best describes someone who is?
Showing a casual lack of concern; indifferent
ExplanationBest describes someone showing a casual lack of concern; indifferent.
#8
What is the meaning of 'mellifluous'?
Sweetly or smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding
ExplanationMeaning sweetly or smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding.
#9
The word 'quixotic' is best defined as?
Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical
ExplanationBest defined as exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
#10
What does 'indefatigable' mean?
Persisting tirelessly
ExplanationMeaning persisting tirelessly.
#11
The word 'prolixity' refers to?
Tedious wordiness; verbosity
ExplanationRefers to tedious wordiness; verbosity.
#12
'Sesquipedalian' is best associated with?
A person who uses long words
ExplanationBest associated with a person who uses long words.
#13
'Pernicious' most nearly means?
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
ExplanationMost nearly means having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
#14
What does 'lachrymose' mean?
Given to tears or weeping; tearful
ExplanationMeaning given to tears or weeping; tearful.