Unit one knowledge assignment

Question 1

abate(v)

Answer 1

(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.

Question 2

adulation(n)

Answer 2

obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise.

Question 3

anathema(n)

Answer 3

something or someone that one vehemently dislikes

Question 4

astute(adj)

Answer 4

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.

Question 5

avarice(n)

Answer 5

extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Question 6

culpable(adj)

Answer 6

deserving blame.

Question 7

dilatory(adj)

Answer 7

slow to act, Intended to cause delay.

Question 8

egregious(adj)

Answer 8

outstandingly bad; shocking.

Question 9

equivocate(v)

Answer 9

use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.

Question 10

evanescent(adj)

Answer 10

soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.

Question 11

irresolute(adj)

Answer 11

showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.

Question 12

nebulous(adj)

Answer 12

in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.

Question 13

novice(n)

Answer 13

a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.

Question 14

penury(n)

Answer 14

extreme poverty; destitution.

Question 15

pretentious(adj)

Answer 15

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

Question 16

recapitulate(v)

Answer 16

summarize and state again the main points of.

Question 17

resuscitate(v)

Answer 17

revive (someone) from unconsciousness or apparent death.

Question 18

slovenly(adj)

Answer 18

(especially of a person or their appearance) messy and dirty.

Question 19

supposition(n)

Answer 19

an uncertain belief.

Question 20

torpid(adj)

Answer 20

mentally or physically inactive; lethargic.