Unit 5 Part 2

Question 1

Idiosyncrasy

Answer 1

(N.) A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify
Synonyms: quirk, mannerism

Question 2

Ignominy

Answer 2

(N.) Shame and disgrace
Synonyms: Humiliation, disrepute, odium
Antonyms: honor, acclaim

Question 3

Mundane

Answer 3

(Adj.) Earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs; concerned with what is ordinary
Synonyms: Prosaic, humdrum, routine, sublunary
Antonyms: Heavenly, spiritual, transcedental

Question 4

Nuance

Answer 4

(N.) A subtle or slight variation (as in color, meaning, quantity), delicate gradation or shade of difference
Synonyms: Shade, nicety, refinement

Question 5

Overweening

Answer 5

(Adj.) Conceited, presumptuous; excessive, immoderate
Synonyms: Arrogant, unbridled, inflated
Antonyms: Restrained, understated, meek

Question 6

Penchant

Answer 6

(N.) A strong attraction or inclination
Synonyms: Proclivity, predilection
Antonyms: Disinclination, aversion

Question 7

Reputed

Answer 7

(Adj.) According to reputation or general belief; having widespread acceptance and good reputation; (part.) alleged
Synonyms: Putative, reputable
Antonyms: Proven, corroborated, authenticated

Question 8

Sophistry

Answer 8

(N.) Reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound; a fallacy
Synonym: Specious reasoning

Question 9

Sumptuous

Answer 9

(Adj.) Costly, rich, magnificent
Synonyms: Lavish, munificent, opulent, splendid
Antonyms: Skimpy, stingy, spartan

Question 10

Ubiquitous

Answer 10

(Adj.) Present or existing everywhere
Synonyms: Pervasive, universal
Antonyms: Restricted, limited, rare, scarce