Unit 14

Question 1

Articulate

Answer 1

Showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently (adj)

Question 2

Asinine

Answer 2

Extremely stupid or foolish (adj)

Question 3

Corroborate

Answer 3

To confirm or give support to a statement (v)

Question 4

Coup

Answer 4

Notable or successful stroke or move (n)

Question 5

Dissent

Answer 5

Act of having an opinion contrary to those commonly held (n)

Question 6

Divulge

Answer 6

To make private information known (v)

Question 7

Exonerate

Answer 7

To absolve someone from blame for wrongdoing after consideration of the case (v)

Question 8

Intangible

Answer 8

Unable to be touched or grasped, not having physical presence (adj)

Question 9

Intermittent

Answer 9

Occuring at irregular intervals, not continuous or steady (adj)

Question 10

Interloper

Answer 10

Person who becomes involved in a situation where they do not belong (n)

Question 11

Loquacious

Answer 11

Tending to talk alot (adj)

Question 12

Nuance

Answer 12

Subtle difference in meaning or expression (n)

Question 13

Predecessor

Answer 13

Person who held the job before the current holder (n)

Question 14

Presumptuous

Answer 14

Failing to observe the limits of what is observed (adj)

Question 15

Prevalent

Answer 15

Widespread in a particular area and time (adj)

Question 16

Repudiate

Answer 16

Refuse to accept or be associated with (v)

Question 17

Solemnity

Answer 17

The state of being serious or dignified (n)

Question 18

Sordid

Answer 18

Involving ignoble actions and motives, arousing moral distaste, contempt (adj)

Question 19

Unobtrusive

Answer 19

Not conspicuous, not attracting attention (adj)

Question 20

Viable

Answer 20

Capable of working successfully, feasible (adj)