lesson 19-20

Question 1

propensity

Answer 1

N. a natural tendency or ability to

Question 2

recant

Answer 2

v. to take back formally or publicly; to withdraw or retract an opinion expressed in the past

Question 3

contingency

Answer 3

n. a possible happening; a chance event; something that depends on chance or uncertain conditions

Question 4

litigation

Answer 4

N. the carrying on of a lawsuit; a lawsuit

Question 5

retaliate

Answer 5

v. to return an injury for an injury; to get even

Question 6

calumny

Answer 6

n. a false statement made to injure someone’s reputation; slander

Question 7

sedentary

Answer 7

adj. used to sitting to much of the time; moving little and rarely;staying in one place

Question 8

impassively

Answer 8

adj. not feeling or showing emotion

Question 9

repudiates

Answer 9

v. to completely reject; to disown; to refuse to accept

Question 10

mollified

Answer 10

v. to soothe the temper of; to appease; to pacify

Question 11

vindicate

Answer 11

v. to clear of suspicion or blame; to justify or support

Question 12

reticent

Answer 12

adj. reserved; reluctant, discreet

Question 13

temerity

Answer 13

n. reckless boldness; rashness; foolhardiness

Question 14

fervid

Answer 14

adj. giving off intense heat; impassioned, enthusiastic

Question 15

fomenting

Answer 15

v. to foster trouble, rebellion, or strife; to stir up; to incite

Question 16

solicitous

Answer 16

adj. showing concern or worry;anxiously concerned; eager

Question 17

auspices

Answer 17

n. approval and support; patronage

Question 18

hiatus

Answer 18

n. a space where something is missing; any break in continuity

Question 19

clandestine

Answer 19

adj. concealed, usually for a forbidden purpose; secret; covert

Question 20

vestige

Answer 20

n. a slight remnant; a trace of something that no longer exists; a minute quality