Semester two; vocab #11

Question 1

Vindictive

Answer 1

disposed to seek revenge: vengeful

Question 2

Umbrage

Answer 2

offense or annoyance

shade or shadow, especially as cast by trees

Question 3

Prerogative

Answer 3

a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class

Question 4

Mollify

Answer 4

appease the anger or anxiety of (someone)

reduce the severity of (something); soften

Question 5

Fortuitous

Answer 5

happening by accident or chance rather than design

happening by a lucky chance; fortunate

Question 6

Elicit

Answer 6

evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one’s own actions or questions

draw forth (something that is latent or potential) into existence

Question 7

Conducive

Answer 7

making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible

Question 8

Condescending

Answer 8

having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority

Question 9

Benevolent

Answer 9

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

Question 10

Adulation

Answer 10

obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise