BTWAM Vocab

Question 1

heresy

Answer 1

information received from other people that cannot adequately substantiate; rumor

Opinion that is opposed to a generally accepted belief

Question 2

prerogative

Answer 2

a right/privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class

Question 3

visceral

Answer 3

relating to deep inward feeling rather than intellect

Question 4

inviolable

Answer 4

never to be broken, infringed on, or dishonored

Question 5

despotic

Answer 5

tyrannical

Question 6

agitprop

Answer 6

originally communist political propaganda in art/literature

Question 7

profligate

Answer 7

reckless, extravagant, or wasteful use of resources

Question 8

pariah

Answer 8

outcast

Question 9

enclave

Answer 9

a place/group that is different in character from those surrounding it

Question 10

slovenly

Answer 10

messy and dirty OR careless/excessively casual

Question 11

jargon

Answer 11

special words/expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and can be difficult for others to understand

Question 12

ascertain

Answer 12

to find out for certain/to make sure of

Question 13

posthumous

Answer 13

occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator

Question 14

esoteric

Answer 14

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

Question 15

purview

Answer 15

An area in which someone/something has authority, influence, or knowledge