English: vocab lesson 16-18

Question 1

• to insult intentionally and openly.

* an open or intentional offense, slight, or insult.

Answer 1

affront

Question 2

a diplomatic official who represents his or her own government’s economic interests in a foreign country and assists fellow citizens living or traveling there.

Answer 2

consulate

Question 3

a binding agreement; a legal contract.

Answer 3

covenant

Question 4

• to reach the highest point or degree.

* to come to completion; to end.

Answer 4

culminate

Question 5

• the quality of using good judgement and self-restraint; the quality of acting wisely based on awareness of the potential consequences of one’s actions.
• the ability or power to decide responsibility.

Answer 5

discretion

Question 6

difference of opinion; disagreement; discord.

Answer 6

dissension

Question 7

an example; a perf representative of a type

Answer 7

epitome

Question 8

warlike in manner or temperament; eager to fight; aggressive.

Answer 8

bellicose

Question 9

a code of correct conduct.

Answer 9

protocol

Question 10

having no match; incomparable.

Answer 10

peerless

Question 11

• suggestive of the isolated life on an island.

* having a narrow viewpoint.

Answer 11

insular

Question 12

having no flaws; perf; incapable of wrongdoing.

Answer 12

impeccable

Question 13

• most favorable or advantageous; best.

* the point at which something is most favorable.

Answer 13

optimum

Question 14

bitter, long-lasting resentment; discord.

Answer 14

rancor

Question 15

a separation or division into opposing group or factions; discord or discontent.

Answer 15

schism