Unit 9 Vocab Test Study Flashcards
words IDK and IDC
What is INTERROGATE?
to ask someone questions in a often forceful way
The police will interrogate the suspect for hours in hopes that he will confess.
What is ARROGANT?
having or showing the insulting attitude of people who believe they are better
The actor was so arrogant and was constantly rminding others about his many adwards and accomplishments.
What is PREROGATIVE?
a special right or privilege
Owning ocean-front homes is truly a prerogative of the weathly.
What is QUESTIONABLE?
not likely to be true or correct
I am finding it difficult to believe such a questionable story.
What is INQUEST?
an official investigation to find a reason for something
The family of the missing boy is demanding the police begin an inquest into the child’s whereabouts.
What is CONQUEST?
the act of taking control of a country, city, etc…
The Spanish conquest of Osuth America spread dealy diseases of the native people of the area.
What is QUERULOUS?
complaining in an annoyed way
What is ACQUIRE?
to get something
What is EXQUISITE?
finely done or made
What is INQUISITION?
a harsh and unfair investigation or series of questions
What is PRETENTIOUS?
attempting to impress someone
What is MERIT?
worthiness
What is OBLIGATION?
act or course of action
What is CONVERSATIONAL?
appropriate to an informal conversation
Yes or No
You can acquire new abilites with pratice and hard work.
Yes
Yes because acquire means to get or gain and if you pratice you can GET or GAIN somethings.
