Unit One - Definitions

Question 1

Provincial

Answer 1

• Adjective
• Limited in knowledge of the work; narrow-minded
• Latin
• Antonym: sophisticated

Question 2

Invincible

Answer 2

• adjective
• Definition: unable to be conquered
• Latin
• synonym: invulnerable, antonym: vulnerable

Question 3

Evince

Answer 3

• Verb
• to establish; to reflect the truth out of
• Latin

Question 4

Conducive

Answer 4

• adjective
• Supporting;encouraging;helping to bring about
• Latin
• synonym: helpful;favorable

Question 5

Induce

Answer 5

-verb
-to lead some action
-Latin
Synonym: persuade
Antonym: discourage

Question 6

Deduce

Answer 6

Verb

• to draw a conclusion from fact; to infer
• Latin
  synonym: conclude

Question 7

Protracted

Answer 7

Adjective
-extended in time; prolonged
-Latin
Synonym: lingering
Antonym: brief

Question 8

Retract

Answer 8

Verb
-to draw back
-Latin
Synonym: repeal

Question 9

Petulant

Answer 9

Adjective
Irritable, or short-tempered
-Latin

Question 10

Impetuous

Answer 10

Adjective
-acting passionately and without forethought
-Latin 
Synonym: Rash
Antonym: Careful

Question 11

Impetus

Answer 11

Noun
-that witch drives one; momentum
-Latin
Synonym: stimulus