Semester two; vocab #7

Question 1

Arid

Answer 1

lacking in interest, excitement, or meaning

(of land or a climate) having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation

Question 2

Compromise

Answer 2

settle a dispute by mutual concession

accept standards that are lower than is desirable

Question 3

Discredit

Answer 3

harm the good reputation of (someone or something)

loss or lack of reputation or respect

Question 4

Exemplary

Answer 4

serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind

(of a punishment) serving as a warning or deterrent

Question 5

Incompatible

Answer 5

(of two things) so opposed in character as to be incapable of existing together

(of two people) unable to live together harmoniously

(of one thing or person) not consistent or able to coexist with (another)

Question 6

Nonchalant

Answer 6

someone who is relaxed and calm in a way that shows that they do not care or are not worried about something

Question 7

Prudent

Answer 7

acting with or showing care and thought for the future

Question 8

Spontaneity

Answer 8

the condition of being spontaneous; spontaneous behavior or action

Question 9

Vindicate

Answer 9

clear (someone) of blame or suspicion

show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified

Question 10

Anomalous

Answer 10

inconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular, unusual