The Outsider Vocab 2

Question 1

promulgate

Answer 1

Promote or make widely known (an idea or cause).

Question 2

propensity

Answer 2

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Question 3

protracted

Answer 3

Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

Question 4

prowess

Answer 4

Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.

Question 5

pusillanimous

Answer 5

Showing a lack of courage or determination; timid.

Question 6

quell

Answer 6

Put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.

Question 7

raze

Answer 7

Completely destroy (a building, town, or other site).

Question 8

recalcitrant

Answer 8

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

Question 9

recant

Answer 9

Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical.

Question 10

recrimination

Answer 10

An accusation in response to one from someone else.

Question 11

rescind

Answer 11

Revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).

Question 12

reticent

Answer 12

Not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily.

Question 13

retroactive

Answer 13

(especially of legislation) taking effect from a date in the past.

Question 14

revere

Answer 14

Feel deep respect or admiration for (something).

Question 15

rudiment

Answer 15

The first principles of (a subject).

Question 16

ruminate

Answer 16

Think deeply about something.

Question 17

ruse

Answer 17

An action intended to deceive someone; a trick.