Final Week

Question 1

Eclectic

Answer 1

(adj.) selective in choosing from a variety of sources

Question 2

languish

Answer 2

(v.) lose animation; lose strength

Question 3

impetuous

Answer 3

(adj.) rushing with force and violence

Question 4

fluctuate

Answer 4

(v.) to move or constantly change, as between two points, ideas, etc.

Question 5

concede

Answer 5

(v.) to admit; yield; give in

Question 6

divergent

Answer 6

(adj.) differing; deviating

Question 7

loquacious

Answer 7

(adj.) tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

Question 8

autonomous

Answer 8

(adj.) self-governing

Question 9

ruminate

Answer 9

(v.) to meditate, think about at length; to chew the cud

Question 10

precedent

Answer 10

(n.) an example that may serve as a basis for imitation of later action

Question 11

eloquence

Answer 11

(n.) expressiveness; persuasive speech

Question 12

paradox

Answer 12

(n.) a seemingly contradictory statement

Question 13

jurisdiction

Answer 13

(n.) the legal right to and determine a cause; area of authority

Question 14

mandate

Answer 14

(n.) an authoritative command, formal order; (v.) to issue such an order

Question 15

rebuttal

Answer 15

(n.) refutation; response with contrary evidence; an argument against