Foment - Irreconcilable

Question 1

foment

Answer 1

to promote the development of

verb

The civilians accused their leader of fomenting political unrest.

Question 2

foreseeable

Answer 2

being such as may be reasonably anticipated

adjective

I can’t imagine aliens visiting us in the foreseeable future.

Question 3

frankly

Answer 3

in a manner marked by sincere expression

adverb

I frankly don’t see the point in learning to drive.

Question 4

freewheeling

Answer 4

free and loose in manner

adjective

His freewheeling attitude often got him in trouble at work.

Question 5

fundamental

Answer 5

serving as a basis determining essential structure

adjective

A thesis is arguably the most fundamental part of an essay.

Question 6

galvanizing

Answer 6

stimulating in a way that provokes action

adjective

The galvanizing performance left everyone spellbound.

Question 7

geriatric

Answer 7

relating to the process of aging

adjective

I became interested in geriatric medicine shortly after my grandfather passed away from cancer.

Question 8

hostile

Answer 8

marked by malevolence

adjective

The voices around the corner sounded angry, even hostile.

Question 9

hypothetical

Answer 9

being based on a suggested idea

adjective

For my phisics homework, I must come up with a hypothetical situation.

Question 10

ignominious

Answer 10

humiliating or degrading

adjective

The politician’s expensive campaign ultimately ended in ignominious defeat.

Question 11

impart

Answer 11

to convey as if from a store

verb

Parents must impart common sense to their children.

Question 12

impartial

Answer 12

treating all fairly

adjective

To ensure impartiality, we require everyone to follow these genal guidelines.

Question 13

imposing

Answer 13

impressive in size or bearing

adjective

The old mansion was imposing in its huge size and gothic architecture.

Question 14

imposition

Answer 14

an excessive requirement

noun

If it’s not too much of an imposition, could you proofread my paper?

Question 15

imprudent

Answer 15

lacking good judgment

adjective

Backpacking abroad can be fun, but don’t be imprudent about money.

Question 16

incite

Answer 16

to move to action

verb

Her hateful words incited anger in the crowd.

Question 17

indifference

Answer 17

the state of being marked by a lack of concern for something

noun

The girl’s indifference toward her brother upset their parents.

Question 18

indiscriminant

Answer 18

not marked by careful distinction

adjective

Lottery winners are chosen indiscriminately.

Question 19

indulge

Answer 19

to yield to the desire of

verb

My friend loves to indulge in cheesy romance movies.

Question 20

infer

Answer 20

to derive as a conclusion from facts

verb

You can infer from this quotation that the writer didn’t care for “pretty” language.

Question 21

innovative

Answer 21

characterized by a new idea

adjective

Her invention was incredibly innovative and won her multiple awards.

Question 22

insatiable

Answer 22

incapable of being satisfied

adjective

A vampire’s thirst for blood is said to be insatiable.

Question 23

inversion

Answer 23

a reversal of position

noun

The culture’s norms were an inversion of our own.

Question 24

invoke

Answer 24

to appeal to authority

verb

The shaman attempted to invoke a demon.

Question 25

irreconcilable

Answer 25

impossible to restore to harmony

adjective

The couple’s differences were ultimately irreconcilable, giving them no choice but to break up.