Ap Lit (Words and PRS) Week 5

Question 1

Admonish

Answer 1

Warn

Question 2

Aplomb

Answer 2

self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation.

Question 3

Barrage

Answer 3

bombard (someone) with something.

Question 4

Cognizant

Answer 4

having knowledge or being aware of.

Question 5

Collusion

Answer 5

secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others.

Question 6

nebulous

Answer 6

in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.

Question 7

hegemony

Answer 7

leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.

Question 8

Paradigm

Answer 8

a typical example or pattern of something; a model.

Question 9

Unctuous

Answer 9

(of a person) excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily.

Question 10

Urbane

Answer 10

courteous and refined in manner (typically used of a man).

Question 11

Ambulatory

Answer 11

relating to or adapted for walking.

Question 12

Brazen

Answer 12

bold and without shame.

Question 13

Ennui

Answer 13

a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.

Question 14

Din

Answer 14

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.

Question 15

Exonerate

Answer 15

release of blame

Question 16

Inscrutable

Answer 16

impossible to understand or interpret.

Question 17

Schism

Answer 17

a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.

Question 17

prognosticate

Answer 17

foretell or prophesy a future event.

Question 18

Sedition

Answer 18

conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.

Question 19

Wizened

Answer 19

shriveled or wrinkled with age.

Question 20

ette

Answer 20

little

Question 21

breve

Answer 21

short

Question 22

vid/vis

Answer 22

see

Question 23

ante

Answer 23

before

Question 24

act

Answer 24

to do

Question 25

de

Answer 25

down, off, reversed

Question 26

en

Answer 26

put into, cover