Unit 5 Vocab

Question 1

Abet

Answer 1

encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense.

Question 2

Aver

Answer 2

state or assert to be the case.

Question 3

Blatant

Answer 3

(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly.

Question 4

Broach

Answer 4

raise (a sensitive or difficult subject) for discussion.

Question 5

Buttress

Answer 5

a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall.

Question 6

Carousal

Answer 6

a wild, drunken party or celebration

Question 7

Collate

Answer 7

collect and combine (texts, information, or sets of figures) in proper order.

Question 8

Connoisseur

Answer 8

an expert judge in matters of taste.

Question 9

Disconsolate

Answer 9

without consolation or comfort; unhappy.

Question 10

Encumber

Answer 10

restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.

Question 11

Fomet

Answer 11

instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).

Question 12

Grisly

Answer 12

causing horror or disgust.

Question 13

Herculean

Answer 13

requiring great strength or effort.

Question 14

Impassive

Answer 14

not feeling or showing emotion.

Question 15

Inauspicious

Answer 15

not conducive to success; unpromising.

Question 16

Incontrovertible

Answer 16

not able to be denied or disputed.

Question 17

Nonplussed

Answer 17

(of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react.

Question 18

Opportune

Answer 18

(of a time) well-chosen or particularly favorable or appropriate.

Question 19

Prolific

Answer 19

(of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring.

Question 20

Rejoinder

Answer 20

a reply, especially a sharp or witty one.