unit 3 vocab

Question 0

Acculturation

Answer 0

N
The modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
Syn: adaptation

Question 1

Abominate

Answer 1

V
To have an intense dislike or hatred for
Syn: loathe, abhor, despise, detest
Ant: relish, savor, esteem

Question 2

Adventitious

Answer 2

Adj
Resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; acquired, not congenital

Question 3

Ascribe

Answer 3

V
To assign or refer to
Syn: impute, credit

Question 4

Circuitous

Answer 4

Adj
Roundabout, not direct
Syn: indirect, meandering, winding
Ant: straight, direct, as the crow flies

Question 5

Commiserate

Answer 5

V
To sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
Syn: feel sorry for, empathize
Ant: feel no sympathy for

Question 6

Enjoin

Answer 6

V
To direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
Syn: bid, charge, adjure
Ant: allow, permit

Question 7

Expedite

Answer 7

V
To make easy cause to progress faster
Syn: accelerate, facilitate, speed up
Ant: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct

Question 8

Expiate

Answer 8

V
To make amends, make up for; to avert
Syn: redeem, make amends for, make reparation

Question 9

Ferment

Answer 9

N
A state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence
V
To be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action
Syn: commotion, turmoil, unrest
Ant: peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity

Question 10

Nominal

Answer 10

Adj
Resulting in name only, not real: too small to be considered or taken seriously
Syn: titular, inconsequential
Ant: actual, exorbitant

Question 11

Inadvertent

Answer 11

Adj
Resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
Syn: accidental
Ant: deliberate, intentional

Question 12

Noncommittal

Answer 12

Adj
Not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position
Syn: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest
Ant: positive, definite, committed

Question 13

Peculate

Answer 13

V
To steal something that has been given into ones trust; to take improperly for ones own use
Syn: defraud, misappropriate

Question 14

Proclivity

Answer 14

N
A natural or habitual inclination or tendency
Syn: penchant, propensity
Ant: inability, incapacity

Question 15

Sangfroid

Answer 15

N
Composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
Syn: poise, self assurance, equanimity
Ant: excitability, hysteria, flappability

Question 16

Seditious

Answer 16

Adj
Resistance to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
Syn: mutinous, rebellious, subversive
Ant: supportive, faithful, allegiant

Question 17

Tenuous

Answer 17

Adj
Thin, slender, not dense, lacking clarity or sharpness, of slight importance, lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
Syn: flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy
Ant: strong, solid, substantial, valid

Question 18

Vitriolic

Answer 18

Adj
Bitter, sarcastic , highly caustic or biting
Syn: withering, acerbic, mordant
Ant: bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary

Question 19

Wheedle

Answer 19

V
To use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
Syn: inveigle, soft soap, sweet talk
Ant: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong arm