S2 Final Exam

Question 1

Analytical

Answer 1

relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning.

Question 2

Chaos

Answer 2

complete disorder and confusion.

Question 3

Forerunner

Answer 3

a person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else.

Question 4

Perceptive

Answer 4

having or showing sensitive insight.

Question 5

Rigorous

Answer 5

extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.

Question 6

Sublime

Answer 6

of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Question 7

Uncompromising

Answer 7

showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others, especially by changing one’s ways or opinions.

Question 8

Unrestrained

Answer 8

not restrained or restricted.

Question 9

Concede

Answer 9

admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.

Question 10

Crystallize

Answer 10

1. form or cause to form crystals.

2. make or become definite and clear.

Question 11

Erode

Answer 11

(of wind, water, or other natural agents) gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land).

Question 12

Ethnic

Answer 12

of or relating to a population subgroup (within a larger or dominant national or cultural group) with a common national or cultural tradition.

Question 13

Homogeneity

Answer 13

the quality or state of being homogeneous (of the same kind; alike.)

Question 14

Impose

Answer 14

1. force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place.
2. take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment.

Question 15

Liberation

Answer 15

the act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.

Question 16

Mutable

Answer 16

liable to change.

Question 17

Phenomenon

Answer 17

1. a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable
2. something that is impressive or extraordinary.

Question 18

Quota

Answer 18

a limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.

Question 19

Repression

Answer 19

the action of subduing someone or something by force.

Question 20

Taunt

Answer 20

a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone.

Question 21

Wary

Answer 21

feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

Question 22

Baffle

Answer 22

totally bewilder or perplex.

Question 23

Cower

Answer 23

crouch down in fear.

Question 24

Disadvantaged

Answer 24

(of a person or area) in unfavorable circumstances, especially with regard to financial or social opportunities.

Question 25

Dismiss

Answer 25

order or allow to leave; send away.

Question 26

Elaborate

Answer 26

involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.

Question 27

Enduring

Answer 27

continuing or long-lasting.

Question 28

Entice

Answer 28

attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.

Question 29

Introvert

Answer 29

a shy, reticent person.

Question 30

Mentor

Answer 30

an experienced and trusted adviser.

Question 31

Optimistic

Answer 31

hopeful and confident about the future.

Question 32

Prospect

Answer 32

the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Question 33

Reform

Answer 33

make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.

Question 34

Spontaneity

Answer 34

the condition of being spontaneous; spontaneous behavior or action.