Vocab 1 P1

Question 1

Abstract

Answer 1

Adjective: Existing in thought or as an idea but not have a physical or concrete existence.
Exp: Abstract concepts such as love or beauty

Question 2

Ameliorated

Answer 2

Verb: Make ( something bad or unsatisfactory) better
Exp: The reform did much to ameliorate living standards

Question 3

Chauvinistic

Answer 3

Adjective: Displaying excessive or prejudiced support for one’s own cause or group, in particular showing male prejudice against women.
Exp: She overcomes the surly objections of her chauvinistic editor to uncover the truth

Question 4

Contemporary

Answer 4

Adjective: living or occurring at the same time.
Exp: the event was recorded by a contemporary historian.

Question 5

iconoclastic

Answer 5

Adjective: characterized by attack on cherished beliefs or institution.
Exp: A fresh, even an iconoclastic, influence could work wonders.

Question 6

immutable

Answer 6

Adjective: unchanging over time or unable to be changed
Exp: an immutable fact

Question 7

naive

Answer 7

Adjective:( of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement.
Exp: the rather naive young man had been totally misled.