Vocab 2.3

Question 1

auspicious

Answer 1

being a sign of future success, marked by good omens

In Chinese culture, red is the most auspicious color, symbolizing success, joy, luck, and prosperity

Question 2

clout

Answer 2

influence or power (especially in politics or business)

Celebrities often use their clout to get what they want

Question 3

feckless

Answer 3

ineffective (person and/or abilities)

The school made a feckless attempt to control bullying, but nothing changed

Question 4

ubiquitous

Answer 4

present, appearing, or found everywhere

Guns are increasingly ubiquitous in towns and cities across the country

Question 5

gratuitous

Answer 5

uncalled for

Kill Bill is a bizarre and quirky movie that relies on gratuitous violence for entertainment

Question 6

venerable

Answer 6

accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character

The town plans to venerate the former president by naming a street after him

Question 7

plethora

Answer 7

a large or excessive amount (of something)

Jorge eagerly accepted the job because it came with a plethora of opportunities

Question 8

dearth

Answer 8

a scarcity or lack (of something)

Because of the dearth of evidence, the district attorney had to drop the charges

Question 9

conviction

Answer 9

a fixed or firm belief

The more you speak with conviction, the more your audience will value what you have to say

Question 10

dormant

Answer 10

temporarily inactive or inoperative

Oregon’s Mount Hood is an active volcano that is currently dormant