ASVAB Word Knowledge Part 2

Daniel S. (United States of America)
Part two.
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  1. hilarious
    extremely funny; causing laughter
  2. wary
    marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
  3. tremor
    an involuntary vibration, as if from illness or fear
    Shaking, quivering, or vibration
  4. ingenious
    showing inventiveness and skill
  5. illusory
    having the nature of something unreal or deceptive
    "misleading or false."
  6. thrive
    make steady progress
    "to prosper or be successful."
  7. articulate
    express or state clearly
  8. reticent
    reluctant to draw attention to yourself
  9. cumbersome
    difficult to handle or use, especially because of size or weight
    "unwieldy or awkward."
  10. coherent
    marked by an orderly and consistent relation of parts
    The prefix co- means "together."
  11. contentious
    showing an inclination to disagree
  12. converge
    be adjacent or come together
    The prefix con- means "together or together with."
  13. invert
    turn inside out or upside down
  14. feigned
    not genuine
  15. refute
    overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
  16. impetuous
    characterized by undue haste and lack of thought
  17. propensity
    a natural inclination
  18. spurned
    rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
  19. hoard
    a secret store of valuables or money
  20. tempest
    a violent commotion or disturbance
  21. charade
    a word acted out in an episode of a game
  22. incoherent
    without logical or meaningful connection
    The prefix in- means "not."
  23. inhibited
    held back or restrained or prevented
  24. levity
    a manner lacking seriousness
  25. malady
    impairment of normal physiological function
    The prefix mal- means "bad, ill, or wrong."
  26. unwieldy
    difficult to use or handle because of size or weight
  27. transgression
    the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
  28. preamble
    a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution
    The prefix pre- means "before."
  29. artificial
    contrived by art rather than nature
  30. rebellion
    organized opposition to authority
  31. benefactor
    a person who helps people or institutions
    The prefix bene- means "good or well."
  32. secluded
    hidden from general view or use
  33. prerequisite
    something that is needed or obligatory in advance
    The prefix pre- means "before."
  34. blemish
    a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something
  35. hearsay
    gossip passed around by word of mouth
  36. judicious
    marked by the exercise of common sense in practical matters
  37. impede
    be a hindrance or obstacle to
  38. wry
    humorously sarcastic or mocking
  39. arrogant
    having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance
  40. estranged
    caused to be unloved
  41. repercussion
    a remote or indirect consequence of some action
  42. foster
    providing nurture though not related by blood or legal ties
  43. frivolous
    not serious in content, attitude, or behavior
  44. gaudy
    tastelessly showy
  45. glower
    look angry or sullen as if to signal disapproval
Created on Wed Jul 24 14:20:20 EDT 2013

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