Ivy Global, Deck 06

Question 1

sovereign (n./adj.)

Answer 1

(1.) a ruler or head of government. (2.) independent, self-ruling.

Question 2

convene (v.)

Answer 2

to gather, to hold a meeting.

Question 3

converge (v.)

Answer 3

to come together.

Question 4

consensus (n.)

Answer 4

general agreement.

Question 5

dissent (v./n.)

Answer 5

(1.) to protest or disagree. (2.) disagreement or protest

Question 6

transgress (v.)

Answer 6

to violate a law, boundary, or duty.

Question 7

overt (adj.)

Answer 7

open and observable, not secret or concealed.

Question 8

negligent (adj.)

Answer 8

careless, irresponsible.

Question 9

venerate (v.)

Answer 9

to respect or admire greatly; to worship.

Question 10

revere (v.)

Answer 10

to respect or admire greatly; to worship.

Question 11

pompous (adj.)

Answer 11

arrogant and self-important.

Question 12

pretentious (adj.)

Answer 12

arrogant and self-important.

Question 13

haughty (adj.)

Answer 13

arrogant, scornful, feeling superior to others.

Question 14

unruly (adj.)

Answer 14

wild, uncontrollable, disobedient.

Question 15

insolent (adj.)

Answer 15

rude or disrespectful to authority.

Question 16

conceited (adj.)

Answer 16

self-centered.

Question 17

vain (adj.)

Answer 17

(1.) self-centered. (2.) ineffective, useless.

Question 18

smug (adj.)

Answer 18

pleased with oneself, self-satisfied.

Question 19

prosperous (adj.)

Answer 19

thriving, economically well-off.

Question 20

meager (adj.)

Answer 20

lacking in amount or quality.