APELAC 4 Vocabulary Quiz #1

BRAZEN

bold and without shame

COMPUNCTION

a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad

DIN

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

EDICT

an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority

INDISCRETION

behavior or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgment

PERQUISITES

another term for perk; a thing regarded as a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position

SEPULCHER

a small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is laid or buried

SUPPLIANT

making or expressing a plea, especially to someone in power or authority

TUMULT

confusion or disorder

MARAUDING

going about to look for things to steal or people to attack

ADMONISH

reprimand

AKIMBO

hands on hips with elbows turned out

LASSITUDE

state of physical or mental weariness

LICENTIOUS

promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters

PECUNIARY

being of or related to money

EPISTLE

a letter

VACILLATE

alternate between multiple opinions or actions

LUGUBRIOUS

appearing or sounding sad or glum

ADULATION

excessive praise or admiration

DIDACTIC

of an instructive or educational quality

ALACRITY

speedy or enthusiastic preparedness

PERSPICUITY

the criteria of clarity

SCINTILLATE

emit flashing light; sparkle

INSIPID

lacking flavor; lacking vigor or interest

PLIGHT

a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation

PRESUMPTUOUS

failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate

SUBVERSIVE

seeking or intended to undermine an established system or institution

VACUOUS

having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless

AVOCATION

a hobby or minor occupation

CALLOUS

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

CAPRICIOUS

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

DISPARITY

a difference in level or treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair

EFFICACY

the ability to produce a desired or intended result

HOSPICE

a lodging, especially when maintained by a religious order

IMPETUS

force that makes something happen or happen more quickly