Test 6 verbal 2

Question 1

cogitate |ˈkäjəˌtāt|

verb [ no obj. ] formal or humorous

Answer 1

think deeply about something; meditate or reflect: he stroked his beard and retired to cogitate.

Question 2

inadmissible

Answer 2

not allowed

Question 3

hearsay

Answer 3

unverified second hand-hand

Question 4

impalpable |imˈpalpəbəl|

adjective

Answer 4

(difficult to understand) unable to be felt by touch: an impalpable ghost.
• not easily comprehended: something so impalpable as personhood.

Question 5

concession |kənˈseSHən|

noun

Answer 5

1 the government made several concessions: compromise, allowance, exception.
2 a concession of failure: admission, acknowledgment, acceptance, recognition, confession. ANTONYMS denial.
3 the concession of territory: surrender, relinquishment, sacrifice, handover. ANTONYMS retention, acquisition.
4 tax concessions: reduction, cut, discount, deduction, decrease; rebate; informal break.
5 a fast-food concession: stand, kiosk, stall, counter, vendor.
6 a logging concession: right, privilege; license, permit, franchise, warrant, authorization.

Question 6

wage

Answer 6

the security forces waged war on the guerrillas: engage in, carry on, conduct, execute, pursue, prosecute, proceed with.

Question 7

homestead

Answer 7

1 a house, esp. a farmhouse, and outbuildings.

Question 8

vindicate |ˈvindəˌkāt|

verb [ with obj. ]

Answer 8

clear (someone) of blame or suspicion: hospital staff were vindicated by the inquest verdict.
• show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified: more sober views were vindicated by events.

Question 9

subjugated

Answer 9

conquered

Question 10

meek

Answer 10

quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive: I used to call her Miss Mouse because she was so meek and mild | the meek compliance of our politicians.