WOW Quiz #6

quell (verb)

to put an end to something often by force, subdue, incite

feckless (adj)

not producing the desired result, incompetent, efficient

severance (noun)

the act or result of ending a relationship, separation, union

profligate (adj)

recklessly wasteful or extravagantly self-indulgent in the use of resources, lavish, thrifty

macabre

extremely disturbing, gruesome, pleasant

juxtapose (verb)

to place different things together in order to highlight their differences, compare, separate

recapitulate (verb)

to make a short statement of the main points as of a report, summarize, extend

vindictive (adj)

intending to seek revenge or cause harm, cruel, considerate

abeyance (noun)

a temporary state of suspension or inactivity in which something is not currently being acted on or enforced, pause, continuation

disseminate (verb)

to spread or distribute information or ideas or knowledge widely so that many people receive or learn about it, share, conceal