Vocab 2b

Question 1

Explicit

Answer 1

(adj. ) Fully and clearly expressed, without leaving anything to implication
(adj. ) Fully developed or defined
(adj. ) Forthright and unambiguous in expression

Question 2

Presumptuous

Answer 2

(adj.) Overstepping the bounds of what’s right or proper; inappropriately forward or taking liberties

Question 3

Extraneous

Answer 3

(adj. ) Irrelevant, unrelated, not pertinent
(adj. ) Nonessential, not vital
(adj. ) Coming from outside

Question 4

Slight

Answer 4

(v) 1. To treat as unimportant or make light of
2. To treat with disdain or discourteous inattention
3. To do inattentively or negligently
(n) An instance of being slighted
(adj. ) 1. Slim or delicate of body
2. Small in size, extent, or quantity
3. Trifling, trivial, or unimportant
4. Lacking strength or substance; flimsy

Question 5

Vigor

Answer 5

(n) Active strength or energy; vitality

Question 6

Transparent

Answer 6

(adj. ) Permitting the passage of light; sheer enough to see through
(adj. ) Frank, candid, and free of deceit or pretense
(adj. ) Obvious; readily seen or understood
(adj. ) Open with regards to methods or practices, especially in business

Question 7

Pristine

Answer 7

(adj. ) Belonging or related to the original, earliest condition; primitive
(adj. ) Remaining in a pure, unspoiled state; untouched by civilization
(adj. ) Clean as if new

Question 8

Confound

Answer 8

(v) To confuse, perplex, or stump; to throw into disorder
(v) To mix up; to fail to notice differences
(v) To refute, prove wrong, or put to shame