English 12 Ch. 1 Vocab.

Question 1

Adj. Strongly desirous of acquiring and possessing

Answer 1

Acquisitive

Question 2

V. To take or claim (something, such as a right or a privilege) in a way that is not fair or legal

Answer 2

Arrogate

Question 3

Adj. Boring or ordinary : not interesting

Answer 3

Banal

Question 4

V. To talk about (something) for too long “ to repeat or stress (something) too much or too often

Answer 4

Belabor

Question 5

Adj., N. Marked by or inclined to nitpicking criticism

Answer 5

Carping

Question 6

Adj. Logical and well-organized : easy to understand : able to talk or express yourself in a clear way that can be easily understood : working closely and well together

Answer 6

Coherent

Question 7

V. To become thick or solid: to make rigid, fixed, or immobile

Answer 7

Congeal

Question 8

V. To try to be like (someone or something you admire)

Answer 8

Emulate

Question 9

N. Glowing and warmly enthusiastic praise; also : an expression of this

Answer 9

Encomium

Question 10

V. To avoid (something) especially because you do not think it is right, proper, etc.

Answer 10

Eschew

Question 11

Adj. Closely akin : being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting

Answer 11

Germane

Question 12

Adj. Always wanting more : not able to be satisfied

Answer 12

Insatiable

Question 13

Adj. Completely unwilling to change : very stubborn

Answer 13

Intransigent

Question 14

Adj. Unpleasant and likely to cause bad feelings in other people

Answer 14

Invidious

Question 15

N. The act of giving away money or the quality of a person who gives away money; also “ money that is given away

Answer 15

Largesse

Question 16

N. A preliminary survey to gain information; especially : an exploratory military survey of enemy territory

Answer 16

Reconnaissance

Question 17

V. To prove the truth of (something)

Answer 17

Substantiate

Question 18

Adj. Tending to be quiet : not speaking frequently

Answer 18

Taciturn

Question 19

V. To avoid making a decision or giving a definite answer in order to have more time

Answer 19

Temporize

Question 20

Adj. Capable of being defended against attack or criticism

Answer 20

Tenable