Vocab 3

Question 0

Wheedle

Answer 0

to persuade by flattery or guile; cajole

Question 1

Tenuous

Answer 1

having little substance; flimsy

Question 2

Inadvertent

Answer 2

accidental; unintentional

Question 3

Commiserate

Answer 3

to feel or express sorrow or pity for; sympathize with

Question 4

Sangfroid

Answer 4

coolness and composure, especially in trying circumstances

Question 5

Adventitious

Answer 5

accidental; resulting from chance

Question 6

Seditious

Answer 6

eager to overthrow the current government; intently focused on rebellion

Question 7

Abominate

Answer 7

to detest or hate intensely

Question 8

Ferment

Answer 8

to make turbulent; to excite or agitate

Question 9

Enjoin

Answer 9

to instruct with authority; to forbid or prohibit

Question 10

Expiate

Answer 10

to make amends for

Question 11

Nominal

Answer 11

in name only; insignificantly small; minor

Question 12

Circuitous

Answer 12

taking a roundabout, lengthy course

Question 13

Vitriolic

Answer 13

bitterly scathing; cruel and sarcastic

Question 14

Proclivity

Answer 14

a natural propensity or inclination

Question 15

Peculate

Answer 15

to embezzle funds or engage in embezzlement

Question 16

Acculturation

Answer 16

the adoption of behaviors from a surrounding society

Question 17

Ascribe

Answer 17

to assign as a quality or attribute

Question 18

Expedite

Answer 18

to hasten the movement or progress of

Question 19

Noncommittal

Answer 19

not decisive; unwilling to make a decision