Chapter 22 Vocab

Question 1

Ineptly

Answer 1

Without skill or aptitude for a particular task

Question 2

Luminous

Answer 2

Radiating or reflecting light; bright

Question 3

Impetuosity

Answer 3

The quality or condition of being characterized by rash action; impulsively

Question 4

Goad

Answer 4

Something that encourages or drives; stimulus

Question 5

Ramifications

Answer 5

A related or derived subject or problem or consequence

Question 6

Paternalistic

Answer 6

The system, principle, or practice of managing individuals, nations, etc.

Question 7

Coercion

Answer 7

Force or the power to use force in gaining compliance

Question 8

Inequities

Answer 8

Favoritism or bias; unfair proceeding

Question 9

Strident

Answer 9

Making or having a harsh sound; having an irritating character

Question 10

Retroactively

Answer 10

Operative with respect to past occurrences

Question 11

Guile

Answer 11

Insidious cunning in attaining a goal

Question 12

Pecuniary

Answer 12

Pertaining to money

Question 13

Debacle

Answer 13

A general breakup or dispersion

Question 14

Fester

Answer 14

To putrefy or rot

Question 15

Contours

Answer 15

The edge or line that defines a shape or object

Question 16

Resuscitation

Answer 16

To revive, especially from apparent death