Vocab 1 Group B

Question 0

Temporize

Answer 0

(v.) ‘tem pe riz
To stall or act evasively in order to gain time, avoid a confrontation, or postpone a decision; to compromise
“Tempted to temporized rather than act”

Question 1

Substantiate

Answer 1

(v.) Seb ‘stan she at
To establish by evidence, prove; to give concrete or substantial form to
“Unable to substantiate the claim”

Question 2

Largesse

Answer 2

(N.) lar ‘jes
Generosity in giving; lavish or bountiful contributions
“The beneficiary of their largesse”

Question 3

Tenable

Answer 3

(Adj.) ‘ten a bel
Capable of being held or defended
“A tenable theory”

Question 4

Insatiable

Answer 4

(Adj.) in ‘as she bel
So great or demanding that it cannot be satisfied
“An insatiable appetite for gossip”

Question 5

Reconnaissance

Answer 5

(N.) ri ‘Kan e sans

A survey made for military purposes; any kind of preliminary inspection or examination.

Question 6

Germane

Answer 6

Adj jer ‘man
Relevant, appopriate, apropos
“Not germane to the discussion

Question 7

Ramify

Answer 7

V
To divid and spread out like branches; to separate into divisions
“Ramify in all directions

Question 8

Intransigent

Answer 8

Adj
Refusing to compromise
“An intransigent attitude”

Question 9

Taciturn

Answer 9

Adj
Habitually silent or quie, inclined to talk very little
“ a dour and taciturn personality

Question 10

Invidious

Answer 10

Adj
Offensive, hateful, tending to cause bitterness and resentment
“An invidious comparison”