Unit 3

Question 0

acculturation

Answer 0

the adoption of behaviors from a surrounding society

Question 1

abominate

Answer 1

to detest or hate intensely

Question 2

adventitious

Answer 2

accidental, resulting from chance

Question 3

ascribe

Answer 3

to assign as a quality or attribute

Question 4

circuitous

Answer 4

taking a rounabout, lenthy course

Question 5

commiserate

Answer 5

to feel or express sorrow or pity for; smpathize with

Question 6

enjoin

Answer 6

to instruct with authority; to forbid or prohibit

Question 7

expedite

Answer 7

to hasten the movement or progress of

Question 8

expiate

Answer 8

to make amends for

Question 9

ferment

Answer 9

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; to make turbulent, to exciee or agitate

Question 10

inadvertent

Answer 10

accidental, unintentional

Question 11

nominal

Answer 11

in name only; insignificantly small, minor

Question 12

noncommittal

Answer 12

not decisive; unwilling to a make a decision

Question 13

peculate

Answer 13

to embezzle funds or engage in embezzlement

Question 14

proclivity

Answer 14

a natural propensity or inclination; tendency

Question 15

snagfroid

Answer 15

coolness and composure, especially in trying circumstances

Question 16

seditious

Answer 16

eager to overthrow the current government; intently focused on rebellion

Question 17

tenuous

Answer 17

having little substance; flimsy

Question 18

vitriolic

Answer 18

bitterly scathing; cruel and sarcasstic

Question 19

wheedle

Answer 19

to persuade by flattery or guile; cajole