Chapter 3 Vocabulary

Question 1

acculturation

Answer 1

noun- the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structure of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend

Question 2

adventitious

Answer 2

adjective- resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital

Question 3

ascribe

Answer 3

verb- to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute

Question 4

circuitous

Answer 4

adjective- roundabout, not direct

Question 5

commiserate

Answer 5

verb- to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress

Question 6

enjoin

Answer 6

verb- to direct or oder; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit

Question 7

expedite

Answer 7

verb- to make easy, cause to progress faster

Question 8

expiate

Answer 8

verb- to make amends, make up for; to avert

Question 9

ferment

Answer 9

Noun- a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence; Verb- to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action

Question 10

inadvertent

Answer 10

adjective- resulting from or marked by a lack of attention; unintentional/accidental

Question 11

nominal

Answer 11

adjective- existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered

Question 12

noncommittal

Answer 12

Adjective- not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position

Question 13

peculate

Answer 13

verb- to steal something that has been given into one’s trust; to take improperly for one’s own use

Question 14

proclivity

Answer 14

noun- a natural or habitual inclination or tendency ( especially of human character or behavior)

Question 15

sangfroid

Answer 15

noun- composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances

Question 16

seditious

Answer 16

adjective- resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government

Question 17

tenuous

Answer 17

adjective- thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance; lacking a sound basis, poorly

Question 18

vitriolic

Answer 18

adjective- bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting ( like a strong acid)

Question 19

abominate

Answer 19

verb- to have an intense dislike or hatred for

Question 20

Wheedle

Answer 20

Verb- to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end