Semester two; Vocab #2

Question 1

Abstinence

Answer 1

the practice of not allowing yourself something, especially food, alcoholic drinks or sex, for moral, religious or health reasons

Question 2

Asylum

Answer 2

the protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee.

Question 3

Conditional

Answer 3

used to speculate about what could happen, what might have happened, and what we wish would happen

(of a clause, phrase, conjunction, or verb form) expressing a condition.

Question 4

Divergent

Answer 4

tending to be different or develop in different directions

Question 5

Florid

Answer 5

elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated

having a red or flushed complexion

Question 6

Inevitable

Answer 6

certain to happen; unavoidable

Question 7

Opulent

Answer 7

ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish

Question 8

Rancorous

Answer 8

characterized by bitterness or resentment

Question 9

Submissive

Answer 9

ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive

Question 10

Paragon

Answer 10

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