A+ Vocab- HW #5

Question 1

absolve

Answer 1

set or declare free from blame, guilt, or responsibility

Question 2

acquiesce

Answer 2

accept something without protest

Question 3

acquit

Answer 3

• free from criminal charge

- conduct oneself or preform in a specified way

Question 4

adverse

Answer 4

preventing success or development, harmful, unfavorable

Question 5

aloof

Answer 5

not friendly or forthcoming, cool and distant

Question 6

amiable

Answer 6

having or showing a friendly and pleasant manner

Question 7

contentious

Answer 7

causing or likely to cause an argument, controversial

Question 8

deference

Answer 8

humble submission and respect

Question 9

equanimity

Answer 9

mental calmness, composure

Question 10

esoteric

Answer 10

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest

Question 11

exculpate

Answer 11

show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrong doing

Question 12

indomitable

Answer 12

impossible to subdue or defeat

Question 13

lucid

Answer 13

• expressed clearly, easy to understand

- bright or luminous

Question 14

reverence

Answer 14

feeling or attitude of deep respect

Question 15

utopia

Answer 15

a state in which everything is perfect, idealistic