A+ Vocab- HW #11

Question 1

ascertain

Answer 1

to find (something) out for certain, make sure of

Question 2

audacious

Answer 2

showing a willingness to take bold risks

Question 3

belligerent

Answer 3

hostile and aggressive

Question 4

deleterious

Answer 4

causing harm or damage

Question 5

diffident

Answer 5

modest or shy because of lack of self confidence

Question 6

effusive

Answer 6

expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner

Question 7

judicious

Answer 7

good judgment, wise, sensible, prudent

Question 8

meticulous

Answer 8

paying close attention to every detail

Question 9

perpetuate

Answer 9

make (something typically undesirable) last for a long time

Question 10

predilection

Answer 10

a preference or special liking for something, a bias in favor of something

Question 11

proliferate

Answer 11

increase rapidly in numbers

Question 12

prolific

Answer 12

present in large numbers or quantities, plentiful

Question 13

sagaacious

Answer 13

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment, shrewd

Question 14

subdue

Answer 14

overcome, or bring under control

Question 15

utilitarian

Answer 15

designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive