Set 2 vocab (1.4-1.6)

Question 1

acumen

Answer 1

(noun) keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination, especially in practical matters

Question 2

acerbic

Answer 2

(adj) sharply/bitingly critical, sarcastic, ironic, in temper/tone

Question 3

assiduous

Answer 3

(adj) showing great care, attention, and effort

Question 4

miscreant

Answer 4

(noun) one who behaves criminally/viciously

Question 5

misanthropic

Answer 5

(adj) marked by hatred or contempt for humankind

Question 6

nefarious

Answer 6

(adj) flagrantly wicked/impious

Question 7

cupidity

Answer 7

(noun) Inordinate desire for wealth

Question 8

dilatory

Answer 8

(adj) tending for intending to cause delay; procrastination vibes

Question 9

cursory

Answer 9

(adj) rapidly and often superficially performed

Question 10

disinterested

Answer 10

(adj) free from selfish motive/interest (like a judge!)

Question 11

egregious

Answer 11

(adj) glaringly bad/error

Question 12

encomium

Answer 12

(noun) glowing and warmly enthusiastic praise

Question 13

halcyon

Answer 13

(adj) characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity; describes a idyllic time in the past

Question 14

gesticulate

Answer 14

(verb) to make gestures, especially when speaking

Question 15

fallible

Answer 15

(adj) liable to be erroneous; capable of making a mistake

Question 16

indelible

Answer 16

(adj) cannot be removed, erased, washed away

Question 17

fallacy

Answer 17

(n) false/mistaken idea, erroneous character

Question 18

exonerate

Answer 18

(verb) to relieve of responsibility, obligation, hardship; to clear from accusation/blame