Group 29 Vocabulary

Question 1

Ambiguity

Answer 1

(n.) doubtfulness or uncertainty of meaning or intention

Question 2

Candid

Answer 2

(adj.) frank; outspoken; open and sincere

Question 3

Deprecate

Answer 3

(v.) to express earnest disapproval of

Question 4

Exegesis

Answer 4

(n.) critical explanation or interpretation of a text or portion of a text, esp. the Bible

Question 5

Immutable

Answer 5

(adj.) unchangeable; changeless

Question 6

Longevity

Answer 6

(n.) length or duration of life; length of service; seniority

Question 7

Opulent

Answer 7

(adj.) wealthy, rich or affluent

Question 8

Precept

Answer 8

(n.) a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct

Question 9

Salacious

Answer 9

(adj.) treating sexual matters in an indecent way

Question 10

Trite

Answer 10

(adj.) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness