Power Words Unit 2

Question 0

Aspersion

Answer 0

A damaging remark; criticism

Question 1

Accrue

Answer 1

To build up slowly

Question 2

Broach (verb)

Answer 2

To pierce in order to draw the contents

To bring up

Question 3

Broach (noun)

Answer 3

Any various pointed or tapered tools

Question 4

Connoisseur

Answer 4

One who understands the details, technique, or principles of an art

Question 5

Demagogue

Answer 5

A leader who makes use of the popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power

Question 6

Enigmatic

Answer 6

Difficult to interpret or understand

Question 7

Filch

Answer 7

Pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way

Question 8

Hiatus

Answer 8

A break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action

Question 9

Ingratiate

Answer 9

Bringing oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them

Question 10

Lurid

Answer 10

Gruesome; horrible; revolting

Question 11

Ostentatious

Answer 11

Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice

Question 12

Prate

Answer 12

Talk foolishly or tediously about something

Question 13

Requisite

Answer 13

Made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations

Question 14

Sedentary

Answer 14

Tending to spend much time seated

Question 15

Transient (adjective)

Answer 15

Lasting only for a short time; impermanent

Question 16

Transient (noun)

Answer 16

A person who is staying or working in a place for only a short time