Vocab #1

Question 1

proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

Answer 1

insidious

Question 2

a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil.

Answer 2

maelstrom

Question 3

present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Answer 3

ubiquitous

Question 4

a statement that everyone believes is true, regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.

Answer 4

axiom

Question 5

lack of agreement

Answer 5

dissonance

Question 6

the quality or fact of being very determined; determination.

Answer 6

tenacity

Question 7

to clear or absolve from blame or a criminal charge.

Answer 7

exonerate

Question 8

evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one’s own actions or questions.

Answer 8

elicit

Question 9

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

Answer 9

novice

Question 10

make (something) clear; explain.

Answer 10

elucidate

Question 11

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.

Answer 11

solace

Question 12

an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place.

Answer 12

denizens

Question 13

wanting or devouring great quantities of food.

Answer 13

voracious

Question 14

commonly accepted or supposed

Answer 14

putative

Question 15

a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable.

Answer 15

modicum