7.12 vocab

Question 1

ardor

Answer 1

intense passion or enthusiasm

Question 2

pique

Answer 2

annoyance or resentment; to stimulate curiosity

Question 3

apathy

Answer 3

lack of interest or concern

Question 4

vex

Answer 4

to annoy, irritate, or disturb

Question 5

ubiquitous

Answer 5

present everywhere, widespread

Question 6

rudimentary

Answer 6

basic, fundamental, or undeveloped

Question 7

distinguished

Answer 7

recognized for exceptional qualities that differentiate from others

Question 8

gilded

Answer 8

covered with gold; superficial or privileged

Question 9

decimate

Answer 9

to kill or drastically reduce a significant portion

Question 10

pervade

Answer 10

to spread or be present throughout something

Question 11

amicable

Answer 11

friendly and of goodwill or cooperation

Question 12

enigmatic

Answer 12

mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand

Question 13

erudite

Answer 13

having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly

Question 14

recount

Answer 14

to tell or describe in detail (i.e story)

Question 15

repudiate

Answer 15

to reject, disown, or refuse

Question 16

deplore

Answer 16

to express strong disapproval or regret for something

Question 17

juxtapose

Answer 17

to compare two or more things side by side, often to emphasize contrast

Question 18

secular

Answer 18

not pertaining to or associated with religion

Question 19

divine

Answer 19

relating to God or deity

Question 20

falter

Answer 20

to hesitate, stumble, or waver

Question 21

parry

Answer 21

to deflect or dodge a strike or attack

Question 22

abstain

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to refrain or deliberately avoid engaging in something

Question 22

status quo

Answer 22

the current situation or condition of affairs

Question 23

flounder

Answer 23

to struggle, stumble, or act clumsily

Question 24

divert

Answer 24

to redirect or change the course or direction of something

Question 25

subordinate

Answer 25

of lower or less importance in position or rank

Question 26

rear (v.)

Answer 26

to raise, nurture, or bring up

Question 26

perpetuate

Answer 26

to cause something to continue longer or indefinitely

Question 27

insurgent

Answer 27

a person who initiates or engages in a rebellion or revolt against authority

Question 28

dismal

Answer 28

gloomy or depressing; with lack of hope

Question 29

destitute

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extremely poor or lacking basic necessities

Question 30

preclude

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to prevent or make something impossible

Question 31

interpose

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to intervene or insert oneself into a situation

Question 32

onerous

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burdensome, difficult, or demanding

Question 33

banal

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lacking originality, freshness, or interest; obvious and boring

Question 34

poignant

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evoking sadness or emotional intensity; deeply touching

Question 35

concoting

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creating or inventing something through creativity or combination

Question 36

ominous

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suggesting thar something bad or unfortunate is going to happen; foreboding

Question 37

elicit

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to draw out or evoke a response or reaction

Question 38

hedonistic

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pleasure-seeking and placing enjoyment and indulgence above all else

Question 39

infatuate

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to be completely absorbed or obsessed for usually a short-lived period

Question 40

inexplicable

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difficult to explain or understand

Question 41

analogous

Answer 41

similar or comparable; corresponding

Question 42

polarization

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the stark division of two things opposing it contrasting each other

Question 43

hamper

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to hinder or impede the progress of something

Question 44

subvert

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to undermine, overthrow, or sabotage (i.e a system)

Question 45

vehement

Answer 45

showing intense or passionate feelings/opinions

Question 46

exorbiant

Answer 46

excessive or unreasonably high in amount or price; beyond reasonable

Question 47

procure

Answer 47

to obtain or acquire something

Question 48

frugal

Answer 48

economical or saving; avoiding wastefulness or extravagance