List 3 Vocab.

Question 1

Absolve

Answer 1

(verb)
set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.

Synonym: Forgive

Question 2

Predominant

Answer 2

(adj)
Presented as the strongest or main element; having or exerting controlling power.

Synonym: Main,chief,principal

Question 3

Mean

Answer 3

(adj) low birth or social status;
Poor in quality and appearance (of a place);
inferior (a person’s intelligence)

Synonyms - inferior; Second class

Question 4

conscientious

Answer 4

(adj) Wishing to do what is right; especially to do one’s work or duty right.

Synonym: diligent,dedicated.

Question 5

flourish

Answer 5

(verb)To grow or develop in a healthy way
To wave (something) around to attract attention of others

Synonyms: Prosper,thrive/ brandish, wave

Question 6

Collusion

Answer 6

Collusion

Question 7

credulity

Answer 7

(noun)
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

Synonym: Gullibility

Question 8

Implacable

Answer 8

(adj) to be appeased, mollified, or pacified;

Synonym: Ruthless, Relentless

Question 9

Usurps

Answer 9

(Verb )to take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.

Synonyms: Seize, take over, take possession of.

Question 10

abject

Answer 10

(adj) Of the lowest order (abject poverty);
Completely without pride; contemptible (a person’s character)

Syn:miserable

Question 11

perennial

Answer 11

(adj) Lasting though the year or through many years

synonym: enduring

Question 12

vulgar

Answer 12

(Adjective)
lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined

Synonym: COMMON

Question 13

Novel

Answer 13

(Adj)
New or unusual in an interesting way

synonym: Original; unconventional

Question 14

arid

Answer 14

(adj) (of land or a climate) having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
synonym: Dry; parched; barren

Question 15

assiduous

Answer 15

(Adj) Showing hard work, care, and attention to detail.

synonym: diligent, careful