Rhetorical Vocab #41-60

Question 1

Indulgence

Answer 1

the action or fact of indulging

Question 2

Analogy

Answer 2

a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification

Question 3

Immorality

Answer 3

the state or quality of being immoral; wickedness

Question 4

Sequester

Answer 4

isolate or hide away

Question 5

Jargon

Answer 5

special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand

Question 6

Conspire

Answer 6

make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act

Question 7

Ineffable

Answer 7

too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words

Question 8

Obdurate

Answer 8

stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action

Question 9

Frugality

Answer 9

the quality of being economical with money or food; thriftiness

Question 10

Tranquility

Answer 10

the quality or state of being tranquil; calm

Question 11

Allotted

Answer 11

give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task

Question 12

Pedigree

Answer 12

the record of descent of an animal, showing it to be purebred

Question 13

Superficial

Answer 13

existing or occurring at or on the surface

Question 14

Anecdote

Answer 14

a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

Question 15

Benevolent

Answer 15

well meaning and kindly

Question 16

Perpendicular

Answer 16

at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface

Question 17

Constancy

Answer 17

the quality of being faithful and dependable

Question 18

Impede

Answer 18

delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder

Question 19

Decent

Answer 19

conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behavior

Question 20

Manifest

Answer 20

clear or obvious to the eye or mind