Vocab 3

Question 1

algorithm (noun)

Answer 1

Mathematics. a set of rules for solving a problem in a finite number of steps, such as the Euclidean algorithm for finding the greatest common divisor.

Question 2

assent (verb)

Answer 2

to agree or concur; subscribe to (often followed by to ):
to assent to a statement.

Question 3

chafe (verb)

Answer 3

to wear or abrade by rubbing:
He chafed his shoes on the rocks

Question 4

cherub (noun)

Answer 4

(in the Bible) a celestial being

Question 5

cozen (verb)

Answer 5

to cheat, deceive, or trick.

Question 6

cutpurse (noun)

Answer 6

Older Use. a pickpocket.

Question 7

diadem (noun)

Answer 7

a crown.

Question 8

encounter (verb)

Answer 8

to come upon or meet with, especially unexpectedly:
to encounter a new situation.

Question 9

exploit (noun)

Answer 9

a striking or notable deed; feat; spirited or heroic act:
the exploits of Alexander the Great

Question 10

expound (verb)

Answer 10

to set forth or state in detail:
to expound theories

Question 11

finite (adjective)

Answer 11

having bounds or limits; not infinite; measurable.

Question 12

imperious (adjective)

Answer 12

domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious person.
an imperious manner;
an imperious person.

Question 13

infantry (noun)

Answer 13

soldiers or military units that fight on foot, in modern times typically with rifles, machine guns, grenades, mortars, etc., as weapons.

Question 14

malady (noun)

Answer 14

any disorder or disease of the body, especially one that is chronic or deepseated.

Question 15

monetize (verb)

Answer 15

to legalize as money.

Question 16

persist (verb)

Answer 16

to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc.:
to persist in working for world peace;
to persist in unpopular political activities

Question 17

quiddity (noun)

Answer 17

Also called what·ness [hwuht, -nis, wuht, ‐]. the quality that makes a thing what it is; the essential nature of a thing

Question 18

reechy (adjective)

Answer 18

smoky or sooty

Question 19

salutation (noun - 2)

Answer 19

something uttered, written, or done by way of saluting. salute.

Question 20

scrounge (verb)

Answer 20

to borrow (a small amount or item) with no intention of repaying or returning it:
to scrounge a cigarette

Question 21

subordinate (adjective)

Answer 21

placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank.

Question 22

tithe (noun - 3)

Answer 22

a tenth part or any indefinitely small part of anything

Question 23

tributary (noun)

Answer 23

a stream that flows to a larger stream or other body of water

Question 24

undaunted (adjective)

Answer 24

undismayed; not discouraged; not forced to abandon purpose or effort:
undaunted by failure.

Question 25

widespread (adjective)

Answer 25

spread over or open, or occupying a wide space