Paideia III, Trimester 1, Exam 2 Vocabulary

Question 1

fortify

Answer 1

verb, Latin

to protect or strengthen against attack; to make strong; impart strength or vigor to; to strengthen mentally or morally

Question 2

incessant

Answer 2

adjective, Latin

continuing without interruption; ceaseless; unending

Question 3

pernicious

Answer 3

adjective, Latin

causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful; deadly; fatal

Question 4

prodigious

Answer 4

adjective, Latin

extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force; wonderful or marvelous; abnormal

Question 5

repine

Answer 5

verb, Middle English

to be fretfully discontented; fret; complain

Question 6

circumspect

Answer 6

adjective, Latin

watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent; well-considered

Question 7

dexterity

Answer 7

noun, Latin

skill or adroitness in using the hands or body; agility; mental adroitness or skill; cleverness

Question 8

impetuous

Answer 8

adjective, Latin

of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive; moving with great force; violent

Question 9

reprove

Answer 9

verb, Latin

to criticize or correct, especially gently; to disapprove of strongly; censure

Question 10

vivacious

Answer 10

adjective, Latin

lively; animated

Question 11

defray

Answer 11

verb, Latin

to bear or pay all or part of (the costs, expenses, etc.)

Question 12

infringe

Answer 12

verb, Latin

to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress

Question 13

reprisal

Answer 13

noun, Latin

an act or instance of retaliation

Question 14

requisite

Answer 14

adjective, Latin

required or necessary for a particular purpose, position, etc.; indispensable

Question 15

sovereignty

Answer 15

noun, French

the quality or state of being sovereign; supreme and independent power or authority in government as possessed or claimed by a state or community; rightful status, independence, or prerogative

Question 16

capricious

Answer 16

adjective, French

subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic

Question 17

engender

Answer 17

verb, Latin

to produce, cause, or give rise to; to beget

Question 18

incorrigible

Answer 18

adjective, Latin

bad beyond correction or reform; impervious to constraints or punishment; willful; unruly; uncontrollable; not easily changed; not easily influenced

Question 19

ostentatious

Answer 19

adjective, Latin

characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others; intended to attract notice

Question 20

unscrupulous

Answer 20

adjective, Latin

unrestrained by scruples; conscienceless; unprincipled

Question 21

assiduous

Answer 21

adjective, Latin

constant; unremitting; constant in application or effort; working diligently at a task; persevering; industrious; attentive

Question 22

latent

Answer 22

adjective, Latin

present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential

Question 23

remonstrate

Answer 23

verb, Latin

to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval; to present reasons in complaint

Question 24

sanguine

Answer 24

adjective, Latin

cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident;reddish; ruddy

Question 25

ubiquitous

Answer 25

adjective, Latin existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresent

Question 26

approbation

Answer 26

noun, Latin approval; commendation; official approval or sanction

Question 27

embargo

Answer 27

noun, Latin an order of a government prohibiting the movement of merchant ships into or out of its ports; any restriction imposed upon commerce by edict; a restraint or hindrance; prohibition

Question 28

inaugural

Answer 28

adjective, Latin of or pertaining to an inauguration; marking the beginning of a new venture, series, etc.

Question 29

inculcating

Answer 29

verb, Latin to implant by repeated statement or admonition; teach persistently and earnestly; to cause or influence (someone) to accept an idea or feeling

Question 30

vaunting

Answer 30

adjective, Latin having a boastfully proud disposition; marked by boastful pride