Unit 2

Question 1

Aplomb

Answer 1

Self-confident assurance; poise

Question 2

Bombastic

Answer 2

Pompous in speech or writing

Question 3

Callow

Answer 3

Immature, inexperienced

Question 4

Drivel

Answer 4

Foolish talk or thinking, nonsense; to utter foolish talk or nonsense

Question 5

Epitome

Answer 5

A simplified representation, a summary

Question 6

Ex officio

Answer 6

By virtue of office or position

Question 7

Exhort

Answer 7

To urge by strong, argument, admonition, or advice

Question 8

Infringe

Answer 8

To trespass upon, violate

Question 9

Ingratiate

Answer 9

To win confidence or good graces for oneself

Question 10

Interloper

Answer 10

One that interferes with the affairs of others, often for selfish reasons; a meddler

Question 11

Intrinsic

Answer 11

Inherent, relating to the essential nature of a thing

Question 12

Inveigh

Answer 12

To attack with harsh criticism

Question 13

Lassitude

Answer 13

State of weariness, diminished energy, or listlessness

Question 14

Millennium

Answer 14

A hoped-for period of joy, serenity, prosperity, and justice

Question 15

Occult

Answer 15

Supernatural forces, events, and beings collectively; dealing with supernatural phenomena, involving the supernatural

Question 16

Permeate

Answer 16

To spread or diffuse through

Question 17

Precipitate

Answer 17

To cause to happen early or prematurely; moving along rapidly without careful attention

Question 18

Stringent

Answer 18

Imposing rigid standards of performances; severe; strict

Question 19

Surmise

Answer 19

An idea or opinion that lacks proof, a conjecture

Question 20

Ameliorate

Answer 20

To make or grow better