Unit 7 vocab

Question 1

adversarial

Answer 1

adj. involving or characterized ny conflict or opposition
syn. hostile, anatagonistic, inhospitable
ant. affectionate, agreeable, hospitable

Question 2

diligent

Answer 2

adj. having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties
syn. hard-working, industrious
ant. lazy

Question 3

exasperation

Answer 3

n. a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance
syn. irritation, chagrin, anger
ant. calm, relaxation

Question 4

feasibility

Answer 4

n. the state or degree of being easily or conveniently done
syn. viability, practicality
ant. impracticality

Question 5

impute

Answer 5

v. represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute
ant. attribute, credit, blame
syn. deny, separate

Question 6

mundane

Answer 6

adj. lacking interest or excitement; dull
syn. boring, dull, tedious
ant. exciting, fun

Question 7

provocative

Answer 7

adj. causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially delibertly
syn. irritating, snnoying, exasperating
ant. calming

Question 8

sagacity

Answer 8

n. the quality of being sagacious (having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement)
syn. wisdom, intelligence
ant. stupidity

Question 9

tactful

Answer 9

adj. having or showing tact (sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues)
syn. sensitive, careful
ant. inconsiderate, indiscreet

Question 10

ubiquitous

Answer 10

adj. present, appearing, or found everywhere
syn. omnipresent, all-over
ant. rare, scarce