Chapter 2

Question 1

Anachronistic

Answer 1

belonging to a period other than that being portrayed. *especially an earlier period so as to seem conspiciously old-fashioned

Question 2

Conspicuous

Answer 2

in a clearly visible way

Question 3

Conjecture

Answer 3

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
- speculation, guess

Question 4

inherent

Answer 4

existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.
- intrinsic, innate, immanent

Question 5

nihilism

Answer 5

the rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningleyhss.

Question 5

censorius

Answer 5

severely critical of others.

Question 6

epoch

Answer 6

a period of time in history or a person’s life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.
- age, era, period

Question 7

Proclivity

Answer 7

a tendency to choose or do something regularly
- inclination, tendency, liking

Question 8

Stultify

Answer 8

cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine
- hamper, thwart, foil, suppress

Question 9

cudgel

Answer 9

a short, thick stick used as a weapon
- club, bludgeon

Question 10

tyrant

Answer 10

a cruel and oppressive ruler.
- dictator, autocrat

Question 10

tyrant

Answer 10

a cruel and oppressive ruler.
- dictator, autocrat

Question 11

antithesis

Answer 11

a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else
- inverse, reverse

Question 12

apropos

Answer 12

relevant, with reference to

Question 13

supposition

Answer 13

uncertain belief