English Vocab Words (Quiz #1)

Abate (v)

To make less in amount or intensity.

Ex. The heavy rain started to _____ after a few hours.

Demeanor (n)

A person’s way of looking and behaving

Ex. Her calm _____ helped everyone relax.

Illicit (adj)

Forbidden by law, rules, or custom; illegal

Ex. They were selling _____ replicas of expensive shoes.

Propensity (n)

A natural inclination or tendency to behave in a certain way

Ex. His _____ for procrastination often led him to do work at the last minute.

Admonish (v)

To scold or warn someone firmly

Ex. The coach had to _____ the player for arguing with the referee.

Deplore (v)

To feel or show strong disapproval of

Ex. Historians _____ the destruction of artifacts.

Imminent (adj)

About to happen soon

Ex. They took shelter to prepare for the _____ storm.

Qualitative (adj)

Based on some quality or characteristic rather than on some quantity or measured value

Ex. Her research relied on _____ data from interviews.

Arbitrary (adj)

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system

Ex. A good judge does not make _____ decisions.

Derogatory (adj)

Insulting or disrespectful to someone or something

Ex. The company has a strict policy against _____ language.