Scholarship Vocabulary

Question 1

Allegiance.

Answer 1

Loyalty, Faithfulness, Solidarity.

Question 2

Ambiguous.

Answer 2

Vague, Obscure, Indirect.

Question 3

Ardent.

Answer 3

Fervent, Enthusiastic, Devoted, Zealous.

Question 4

Expertise.

Answer 4

Adroitness, Ability, Expertness, Know-how.

Question 5

Explicit.

Answer 5

Definite, Precise, Unambiguous.

Question 6

Foment.

Answer 6

Incite, Instigate, Provoke.

Question 7

Fortuitous.

Answer 7

Serendipitous, Accidental, Fortunate, Casual, Lucky.

Question 8

Inflammatory.

Answer 8

Incendiary, Seditious, Subversive, Malevolent.

Question 9

Insupportable.

Answer 9

Intolerable, Unbearable, Heavy-handed, Oppressive.

Question 10

Levy.

Answer 10

Tax,Encumber, Burden, Tariff, Fee, Excise.

Question 11

Onus.

Answer 11

Burden, Obligation, Fault, Guilt, Culpability.

Question 12

Pare.

Answer 12

Peel, Trim, Reduce, Prune, Decorticate.

Question 13

Pecuniary.

Answer 13

Monetary, Financial, Economic, Banking, Accounting.

Question 14

Petition.

Answer 14

Suit (as in legal), Application, Complaint, Prayer, Request, Imprecation.

Question 15

Presentable.

Answer 15

Respectable, Tolerable, Attractive, Decent, Passable.

Question 16

Proclivity.

Answer 16

Penchant, Disposition, Bent, Leaning, Propensity, Druthers.

Question 17

Provisional.

Answer 17

Temporary, Makeshift, Transitional, Provisory.

Question 18

Redress.

Answer 18

Remedy, Correct, Reprisal, Restitution, Atonement.

Question 19

Reprehensible.

Answer 19

Blameworthy, Censurable, Disgraceful, Errant, Opprobrious.

Question 20

Upbraid.

Answer 20

Scold, Censure, Admonish, Berate, Chastise, Reprimand, Blame.