First Test Semester 2 Vocab. Warm Up

Question 0

Vicarious

Answer 0

Felt through imagining what another has experienced

Question 1

Veracity

Answer 1

Truth

Question 2

Equivocate

Answer 2

To use unclear or ambiguous language in order to mislead someone or to conceal the truth.

Question 3

Temerity

Answer 3

Reckless boldness; rashness

Question 4

Ephemeral

Answer 4

Lasting only a very short time.

Question 5

Facetious

Answer 5

Humorous and witty; cleverly amusing

Question 6

Tout

Answer 6

To promote or praise highly, especially with the goal of getting a customer, vote, etc.

Question 7

Blasé

Answer 7

Uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence; nonchalant, unconcerned

Question 8

Euphemism

Answer 8

A mild or inoffensive word or phrase substituted for one that is considered harsh or offensive

Question 9

Philanthropy

Answer 9

Love of humankind; action intended to benefit welfare of others

Question 10

Pique

Answer 10

1- to cause annoyance or irritation

2- to provoke or cause

Question 11

Virulent

Answer 11

Extremely poisonous, injurious or infectious

Question 12

Eclectic

Answer 12

Selecting or employing elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles

Question 13

Austere

Answer 13

Severe or stern in attitude or appearance

Question 14

Succinct

Answer 14

Expressed clearly and precisely in few words

Question 15

Usurp

Answer 15

To seize, take possession of, by force and without right; to wrongfully take over