Vocab Practice #5

Front

What does the word vigilant mean?

Back

Watchful and alert.

Front

To gesticulate means:

Back

Gesture energetically while speaking.

Front

Which word best describes someone who is adroit?

Back

Skillful and resourceful.

Front

To fabricate something means:

Back

To assemble or invent something, often falsely.

Front

A pretext is:

Back

An excuse or a false reason.

Front

What does the word benevolent mean?

Back

Well-meaning and kindly.

Front

To elucidate means:

Back

To make something clear; to explain.

Front

What does the term ubiquitous mean?

Back

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Front

To mitigate means:

Back

To make less severe, serious, or painful.

Front

What does the word ephemeral mean?

Back

Lasting for a very short time.