vocab 3

Question 1

abominate

Answer 1

(v) to hate or have strong dislike for

Question 2

acculturation

Answer 2

(n) the modification of social patterns to fit into a larger group

Question 3

adventitious

Answer 3

(adj)(positive) resulting from chance or accidental

Question 4

ascribe

Answer 4

(v) to assign as a cause or attribute

Question 5

circuitous

Answer 5

(adj) roundabout or indirect

Question 6

commisurate

Answer 6

(v) to have sympathy or feel bad for

Question 7

enjoin

Answer 7

(v) to direct or order or prohibit

Question 8

expedite

Answer 8

(v) to make easier or faster

Question 9

expiate

Answer 9

(v) to make amends or to avert

Question 10

ferment

Answer 10

(n)state of excitement/(v)to work into the state of excitement or to make alcohol

Question 11

inadvertent

Answer 11

(adj) (negative) resulting from lack of attention or accidental

Question 12

nominal

Answer 12

(adj) existing in name only or too small to be important

Question 13

noncommittal

Answer 13

(adj) unwilling to give a definite answer

Question 14

speculate

Answer 14

(v) to take or steal something that has been given to you in trust

Question 15

proclivity

Answer 15

(n) a natural inclination or tendency

Question 16

sangfroid

Answer 16

(n) composure or coolness under pressure

Question 17

seditious

Answer 17

(adj) rebellious or resisting authority

Question 18

tenuous

Answer 18

(adj) thin or slender/ poorly supported

Question 19

vitriolic

Answer 19

(adj) highly caustic/bitter or sarcastic

Question 20

wheedle

Answer 20

(v) to use flattery or sweet talk to get what you want