Exam stems Flashcards
1
Q
Intercede
Verb
A
To plead with someone in authority in behalf of somebody else
2
Q
Transgress
Verb
A
To pass over or go beyond; to violate a law
3
Q
Supersede
Verb
A
To replace in power, authority, etc., as by another person or thing
4
Q
Subordinate
Adj
A
Subject to or under authority of a superior
5
Q
Belligerent
Adj
A
Warlike, quarrelsome
6
Q
Excavate
Verb
A
To make hollow
7
Q
Pseudonym
Noun
A
An assumed name, especially by an author
8
Q
Predilection
Noun
A
A special liking or preference for something
9
Q
Incredulous
Adj
A
Skeptical, showing disbelief
10
Q
Anarchy
Noun
A
Society without government
11
Q
Memoir
Noun
A
An account of one’s personal life and experiences
12
Q
Gregarious
Adj
A
Sociable
13
Q
Bigamy
Noun
A
Marrying two people while legally married to one
14
Q
Phobophobia
Noun
A
Fear of fear itself
15
Q
Malicious
Adj
A
Intentionally harmful, spiteful
