Lesson 4- Vocab

Question 1

An expression of approval; praise

Answer 1

Approbation

Question 2

Existing in a state of moral, cultural, or intellectual darkness; unenlightened

Answer 2

Benighted

Question 3

The middle class of a member of the middle class
Reflecting mediocrity

Answer 3

Bourgeois

Question 4

A strongly held belief; a guide to one’s action

Answer 4

Credo

Question 5

Based on experience or observations as opposed to theory; capable of being confirmed by observation

Answer 5

Empirical

Question 6

To stay away from; to shun especially on practical or moral grounds

Answer 6

Eschew

Question 7

To speak or write about in great detail; to elaborate, usually used with an or upon

Answer 7

Expatiate

Question 8

One who attacks established beliefs, customs, or institutions

Answer 8

Iconoclast

Question 9

An extreme level of poverty

without means of support

Answer 9

Indigence

Question 10

praiseworthy

Answer 10

Laudable

Question 11

A clear command or instruction

To require or order

Answer 11

Mandate

Question 12

Only seemingly so; apparent

Answer 12

Ostensible

Question 13

Unwilling to accept another’s authority; stubbornly defiant

Answer 13

Recalcitrant

Question 14

To expel (partially digested food) from the stomach
To repeat mindlessly what one has learned

Answer 14

Regurgitate

Question 15

Provoking or causing laughter

Answer 15

Risible