Unit 4 vocab

Question 1

afilliated

Answer 1

afill’iated, adjective meaning associated or connected.

Being affiliated with a well-known law firm is often an important step on the way to a successful political career.

Question 2

ascertain

Answer 2

ascertain’, verb meaning to find out.

We need to ascertain what it will cost to remodel our kitchen.

Question 3

attainment

Answer 3

attain’ment is a noun meaning an accomplishment, or the act of achieving.

In addition to his abilities as a leader, Abraham Lincoln was a man of high literary attainment.

Question 4

bequeath

Answer 4

bequeath’ is a verb meaning to give or pass on as an inheritance.

Few people will make enough money in their lifetimes to be in a position to bequeath a fortune to their heirs.

Question 5

cogent

Answer 5

co’gent is an adjective meaning forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point.

A group of legal scholars held a press conference to present a cogent plea for reform of the state’s prison system

Question 6

converge

Answer 6

converge’ is a verb meaning to move toward one point, approach nearer together.

The telivision coverage resumed as soon as the delegates converged on the hall to hear the kynote speaker’s address

Question 7

disperse

Answer 7

disperse’ is a verb meaning to scatter, or spread far and wide.

When a scuffle broke out, the commissioner ordered the police to disperse the crod.

Question 8

esteem

Answer 8

esteem’ is a verb meaning to regard highly.

In many of the world’s cultures, young people are taught to esteem their ancestors.

Question 9

expunge

Answer 9

expunge’ is a verb meaning to erase, obliterate, or destroy.

The judge ordered the remarks expunge from the court record.

Question 10

finite

Answer 10

fi’nite is an adjective meaning having limits, or lasting for a limited time.

There are only a finite number of possible answers to a multiple-choice question.

Question 11

invulnerable

Answer 11

invul’nerable is an adjective meaning not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack

Question 12

malevolent

Answer 12

malev’olent is an adjective meaning spiteful, and showing ill will.

While pretending to be a loyal friend, lago told Othello malevolent lies.

Question 13

nonchalant

Answer 13

nonchalant’ is an adjective meaning cool and confident, or unconcerned.

The elegantly dressed couple strolled down the boulevard with a nonchalant air.

Question 14

omniscient

Answer 14

omnisci’ent is an adjective meaning knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding.

Scientists today have so much specialized knowledge that they sometimes seem omniscient.

Question 15

panacea

Answer 15

panace’a is a noun meaning a remedy for all ills; cure-all; an answer to all problems.

You are mistaken if you think that getting more money will be a panacea for all your troubles.

Question 16

scrupulous

Answer 16

scru’pulous is an adjective meaning exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards, principled.

Scientists are trained to record their observations with scrupulous accuracy.

Question 17

skulk

Answer 17

skulk is an adjective meaning to move about stealthily; to lie in hiding.

THe burglar skulked in the alley looking for a way to get into the darkened jewlery store without attracting the attention of anyone who might be nearby.

Question 18

supercilious

Answer 18

supercil’ious is an adjective meaning proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority.

Their supercilious attitude toward their servants was extremely offensive.

Question 19

uncanny

Answer 19

uncann’y is an adjective meaning strange, mysterious, weird, beyond explanation.

It is highly unusual for a beginner to display such an uncanny skill at playing bridge.

Question 20

venial

Answer 20

ve’nial is an adjective meaning easily excused; pardonable.

Someone whose offense is deemed by the judge to be venial may be ordered to perform community service