Group 27 Vocabulary

Question 1

Altruism

Answer 1

(n.) the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others

Question 2

Caldron

Answer 2

(n.) cauldron; large kettle or boiler

Question 3

Deplore

Answer 3

(v.) to regret deeply or strongly

Question 4

Exculpate

Answer 4

(v.) to free from blame

Question 5

Illusory

Answer 5

(adj.) deceptive; misleading; unreal

Question 6

Lobbyist

Answer 6

(n.) a person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest (activist)

Question 7

Onus

Answer 7

(n.) blame or responsibility

Question 8

Precarious

Answer 8

(adj.) dependent on circumstances beyond one’s control; uncertain

Question 9

Sagacious

Answer 9

(adj.) smart

Question 10

Trepidation

Answer 10

(n.) anxiety; worry