English IV

Question 0

Tangential

Answer 0

Only superficially relevant; divergent

Reducing the anxiety level of wider publics which are only tangentially involved in the issues.

Question 1

Latent

Answer 1

potential but not obvious or explicit

The divided leadership may perform the latent function of minimizing tensions among the elements in the protest process.

Question 2

Insurmountable

Answer 2

Incapable of being overcome;insuperable

Problems of dealing with city bureaucracies can be insurmountable.

Question 3

Miscellaneous

Answer 3

Consisting of various kinds; varied: a shelf containing miscellaneous objects.

Question 4

Proactive

Answer 4

Acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty; anticipatory: proactive steps to prevent terrorism.

Question 5

Egregious

Answer 5

Outstandingly bad; shocking: egregious abuses of copyright.

Question 6

Defer

Answer 6

(foll by: to) to yield (to) or comply (with) the wishes or judgments of another: I defer to your superior knowledge.

Question 7

Gin up

Answer 7

To increase or make more active: gin up sales; gin up the economy.

Question 8

Foregoing

Answer 8

Said, written, or encountered just before; previous: Refer to the foregoing figures.

Question 9

Substantiate

Answer 9

To prove the truth of or support with proof or evidence: substantiate an accusation. See Synonyms at confirm

Question 10

obsequious

Answer 10

Obedient or attentive an excessive degree