English 2: Vocabulary 10

Question 1

Propensity

Answer 1

n) a natural tendency or ability

Question 2

Recant

Answer 2

v) to take back formally or publicly; to withdraw or retract an opinion expressed in the past

Question 3

Contingency

Answer 3

n) a possible happening; a chance event; something that depends on chance or uncertain conditions

Question 4

Litigation

Answer 4

n) the carrying on of a lawsuit; a lawsuit

Question 5

Retaliate

Answer 5

v) to return an injury for an injury; to get even

Question 6

Calumny

Answer 6

n) a false statement made to injure someone’s reputation; slander

Question 7

Sedentary

Answer 7

adj) used to sitting much of the time; moving little and rarely; staying in one place

Question 8

Impassive

Answer 8

adj) not feeling or showing emotion

Question 9

Repudiated

Answer 9

v) to completely reject, to disown; to refuse to accept

Question 10

Mollify

Answer 10

v) to soothe the temper of; to appease; to pacify

Question 11

Vindicate

Answer 11

v) to clear of suspicion or blame; to justify or support

Question 12

Reticent

Answer 12

adj) reserved; reluctant; discreet

Question 13

Temerity

Answer 13

n) reckless boldness; rashness; foolhardiness

Question 14

Fervid

Answer 14

adj) giving off intense heat; impassioned, enthusiastic

Question 15

Foment

Answer 15

v) to foster trouble, rebellion, or strife; to stir up; to incite

Question 16

Solicitous

Answer 16

adj) showing concern or worry; anxiously concerned; eager

Question 17

Auspices

Answer 17

n) approval or support; patronage

Question 18

Hiatus

Answer 18

n) a space where something is missing; and break in continuity

Question 19

Clandestine

Answer 19

adj) concealed, usually for a forbidden purpose; secret; covert

Question 20

Vestige

Answer 20

n) a slight remnant; a trace of something that no longer exists; a minute quality