hon english 11 vocab test 1

Question 1

ambiguous

Answer 1

open to more than one interpretation; unclear or inexact

Question 2

Assimilation

Answer 2

to absorb into the cultural tradition of a population or group; the process of becoming similar to something

Question 3

correlate

Answer 3

having a mutual relationship or connection, in which one thing affects or depends on another

Question 4

Intuition

Answer 4

the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning

Question 5

looming

Answer 5

(of an event) seemingly about to happen and regarded as ominous or worrying

Question 6

Premonition

Answer 6

a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasent

Question 7

Regalia

Answer 7

the decorations, insignia, or ceremonial clothes of any office or order; special dress

Question 8

scrutiny

Answer 8

critical observation or examination

Question 9

sporadic

Answer 9

occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated

Question 10

visceral

Answer 10

relating to deep inward feelings rather than to intellect