Unit 12

Question 1

Disparity

Answer 1

inequality or difference

Question 2

Renounce

Answer 2

to give up or abandon

Question 3

Officious

Answer 3

too ready to please, praise, or obey

Question 4

Scathing

Answer 4

harsh or caustic

Question 5

Facetious

Answer 5

joking, meant to be amusing

Question 6

Empirical

Answer 6

based on experiment and observation

Question 7

Differentiate

Answer 7

to make or become different

Question 8

Treastise

Answer 8

a formal, written discussion of a subject

Question 9

Quiescence

Answer 9

inactivity, quietness

Question 10

Testimonial

Answer 10

a tribute to a person’s accomplishments

Question 11

Chauvinism

Answer 11

biased belief in the superiority of one’s own group, sex, or nation

Question 12

Epitome

Answer 12

an ideal example; a summary

Question 13

Inexorable

Answer 13

unalterable; relentless

Question 14

Cosmopolitan

Answer 14

international; beyond national boundaries

Question 15

Devoid

Answer 15

entirely without; empty

Question 16

Repository

Answer 16

a center for storage

Question 17

Regimen

Answer 17

a particular form of government

Question 18

Sagacity

Answer 18

keen; sound judgement

Question 19

Tenuous

Answer 19

thin, not substantial

Question 20

Moot

Answer 20

resolved and not worth further discussion or consideration