7.17 vocab

Question 1

impede

Answer 1

to prevent or hinder the progress and development of something/someone

Question 2

steamroll

Answer 2

to overpower or overwhelm by force

Question 3

dispel

Answer 3

to eliminate doubt or belief

Question 4

apparatus

Answer 4

technical instruments needed to achieve a particular goal, activity, or purpose

Question 5

acumen

Answer 5

intelligence or ability to judge or decide well

Question 6

sagacity

Answer 6

wisdom, discernment, and good judgment

Question 7

harness

Answer 7

to utilize, control, or put to practical use; (n.) tool strap

Question 8

resolute

Answer 8

being determined and unwavering in one’s beliefs or actions

Question 9

serene

Answer 9

calm, peaceful, and undisturbed

Question 10

infidelity

Answer 10

unfaithfulness or betrayal, usually in a relationship

Question 11

lament

Answer 11

to convey sorrow and regret over something

Question 12

futile

Answer 12

useless or producing less; fruitless

Question 13

impartial

Answer 13

fair and unbiased, without favoritism

Question 14

discourse

Answer 14

conversation or discussion on a topic

Question 15

unravel

Answer 15

to reveal or solve

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turmoil

Answer 16

state of confusion

Question 17

imperative

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urgently important or essential

Question 18

prevalent

Answer 18

widespread, commonly occurring, or widely accepted

Question 19

facilitate

Answer 19

to assist or enable; to make something easier

Question 20

trivial

Answer 20

insignificant or unimportant

Question 21

profound

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with great depth, insight, or significance

Question 22

amorous

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romantic or passionate in love

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vernacular

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everyday language spoken; colloquial

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poignant

Answer 24

evoking sadness or emotional intensity; deeply touching

Question 25

diaspora

Answer 25

the scattering or spread of people elsewhere

Question 26

impetus

Answer 26

force or motivation behind something

Question 27

estrangement

Answer 27

being separated or disconnected from a group

Question 28

anomaly

Answer 28

something that is unusual, unexpected, or differs from the standard or norm

Question 29

fallible

Answer 29

capable of making mistakes or errors

Question 30

equitable

Answer 30

fair, just, and impartial

Question 31

bourgeoisie

Answer 31

people of the middle class

Question 32

solidarity

Answer 32

unity or support amongst a group

Question 33

marginalized

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socially economically disadvantaged or mistreated

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autocratic

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having absolute or dictatorial authority

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fervent

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intensely passionate or enthusiastic

Question 36

exterminate

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to completely destroy, eliminate, or wipe out

Question 37

agarian

Answer 37

relating to agriculture or farming/farmers

Question 38

solicitude

Answer 38

care, concern, or attention for someone

Question 39

credulous

Answer 39

tending to trust things easily without sufficient evidence; gullible or naive

Question 40

inexplicable

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difficult to explain or understand

Question 41

proponent

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a person who supports or advocates a particular idea or cause

Question 42

proliferate

Answer 42

to multiply, increase, or spread rapidly in number or quantity

Question 43

formidable

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inspiring respect or admiration due to great difficulty

Question 44

decor

Answer 44

decoration or atmosphere

Question 45

aptitude

Answer 45

natural talent, ability, or skill

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meticulous

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extremely cautious

Question 47

curtail

Answer 47

to reduce or limit the extent or duration of something; to cut

Question 48

versatile

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adaptable and capable of various tasks; flexible

Question 49

patriarchal

Answer 49

social system or culture that is male-dominant or oriented

Question 50

primordial

Answer 50

existing from the beginning of time; ancient or original