English 2 Vocab Words LS 10

Question 1

militant

Answer 1

aggressive in support of a belief or cause; an individual or prepared to flight for a cause; an activist

Question 2

transitory

Answer 2

passing quickly; lasting only a short time; temporary

Question 3

incentive

Answer 3

motivation; encouragement; motivating; encouraging

Question 4

encompasses

Answer 4

to contain or include; to surround

Question 5

postulate

Answer 5

an assumption; a fundamental truth or doctrine; to assume without proof

Question 6

stringent

Answer 6

tight in finances or credit; strict; severe

Question 7

inplacable

Answer 7

relentless; not capable of being calmed or appeased

Question 8

retributions

Answer 8

something given to make up for a wrong done; punishment

Question 9

pivotal

Answer 9

on which something turns or depends; crucial; vitally important

Question 10

transcends

Answer 10

to surpass the limits of; to exceed