Vocab 2c

Question 1

Console

Answer 1

(v) To comfort; to alleviate someone’s grief, suffering, or sense of loss
(n) 1. a cabinet (such as for a television) designed to stand on the floor
2. the control unit of a computer, electrical system, vehicle, etc.

Question 2

Discrete

Answer 2

(n) Separate or distinct; an individual thing

(n) Consisting of unconnected individual parts; not continuous

Question 3

Specious

Answer 3

(adj. ) Deceptive in attractions or allure
(adj. ) Falsely appearing true, genuine, or plausible

“Several weight loss products on the market make specious claims as to their effectiveness.”

Question 4

Approbation

Answer 4

(n) Official approval

(n) Commendation; praise; a warm expression of approval

Question 5

Concur

Answer 5

(v) To agree, cooperate, or coincide

Question 6

Nadir

Answer 6

(adj. ) The lowest point

(adj. ) A point on the celestial sphere, opposite the zenith and below the observer

Question 7

Denunciation

Answer 7

(n) 1. Public condemnation or censure

2. An accusation of a crime

Question 8

Lackluster

Answer 8

(adj.) Without luster or brilliance; dull