English 2: Volcabulary 4

Question 1

Gratuitous

Answer 1

adj) freely given or obtained; unearned; uncalled for; without justification or cause

Question 2

Etymology

Answer 2

n) the source and development of a word; the study of word sources and development

Question 3

Venerate

Answer 3

v) to regard with deep respect, honor, or esteem; to revere

Question 4

Truism

Answer 4

n) a statement the truth of which is obvious or well known

Question 5

Erudite

Answer 5

adj) having or displaying extensive knowledge; learned; scholarly

Question 6

Charlatan

Answer 6

n) a person who falsely claims to possess expert knowledge or skill; a quack; an imposter

Question 7

Extol

Answer 7

v) to praise highly

Question 8

Broach

Answer 8

v) to mention for the first time; to introduce a subject; to start a discussion of

Question 9

Predispose

Answer 9

v) to create or process a tendency or preference in advance; to make susceptible

Question 10

Immutable

Answer 10

adj) never changing; unchangeable; unalterable

Question 11

Infringe

Answer 11

v) to violate or disregard a law or an agreement; to trespass; to break in on

Question 12

Specious

Answer 12

adj) seemingly desirable, reasonable, or true, but not really so; having a deceptively good appearance

Question 13

Ostensible

Answer 13

adj) outwardly professed; apparent; seeming

Question 14

Absolve

Answer 14

v) to declare free from guilt and blame; to set free from a promise or an obligation

Question 15

Subjugate

Answer 15

v) to subdue; to conquer; to force to submit

Question 16

Antipodes

Answer 16

n) any two places at directly opposite points on the earth; two opposite things

Question 17

Retroactive

Answer 17

adj) applying to events that are past

Question 18

Antipathy

Answer 18

n) a strong dislike; an aversion

Question 19

Nettle

Answer 19

n) a stinging plant

v) to sting with, or as if with, a nettle; to cause sharp annoyance; to irritate

Question 20

Indigent

Answer 20

poor; needy