Power Words Unit 3

Question 0

Aura

Answer 0

The distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place

Question 1

Acrimonious

Answer 1

Angry and bitter

Question 2

Cajole

Answer 2

Persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

Question 3

Contingent (adjective)

Answer 3

Subject to change

Occurring or existing only if (certain other circumstances) are the case; dependent on

Question 4

Contingent (noun)

Answer 4

A group of people united by some common feature, forming part of a larger group

Question 5

Demeanor

Answer 5

Outward behavior or bearing

Question 6

Equanimity

Answer 6

Mental calmness; composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation

Question 7

Fortuitous

Answer 7

Happening by accident or by chance rather than design

Happening by chance

Question 8

Implicit

Answer 8

Implied

With no qualification or question; absolute

Question 9

Insular

Answer 9

Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas or peoples outside ones own experience

Detached; alone

Question 10

Megalomania

Answer 10

Obsession with the exercise of power, especially in domination of others

Question 11

Paragon

Answer 11

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality

Question 12

Precocious

Answer 12

Having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an early age than usual

Question 13

Reverberate

Answer 13

Be repeated several times

Question 14

Sepulchral

Answer 14

Of or relating to a tomb

Tomb like

Question 15

Umbrage

Answer 15

Offense or annoyance