Vocab 31-60

Question 1

abstract

Answer 1

theoretical; lacking substance

Question 2

advocate

Answer 2

to speak in favor of; to support

Question 3

anecdote

Answer 3

a brief entertaining story

Question 4

astute

Answer 4

perceptive; intelligent

Question 5

belligerent

Answer 5

argumentative; combative

Question 6

comply

Answer 6

to go along with

Question 7

condone

Answer 7

to forgive; to overlook

Question 8

conspicuous

Answer 8

easily seen; out in the open

Question 9

didactic

Answer 9

instructive; intended to instruct

Question 10

disparage

Answer 10

to speak badly of

Question 11

disparity

Answer 11

inequality

Question 12

dogmatic

Answer 12

stubbornly opinionated

Question 13

engender

Answer 13

to create; to produce

Question 14

exemplary

Answer 14

outstanding; setting a great example

Question 15

expedient

Answer 15

practical, quick

Question 16

fallacious

Answer 16

false

Question 17

fastidious

Answer 17

finicky; overly critical

Question 18

futile

Answer 18

hopeless; without effect

Question 19

impartial

Answer 19

unbiased; neutral

Question 20

incoherent

Answer 20

jumbled; chaotic; impossible to understand

Question 21

ironic

Answer 21

unexpected

Question 22

languid

Answer 22

slow; tired

Question 23

neutral

Answer 23

unbiased; not taking sides; objective

Question 24

prosaic

Answer 24

uninspired; dull; banal

Question 25

reprehensible

Answer 25

shameful; bad

Question 26

rigor

Answer 26

strength; diligence; thoroughness

Question 27

temper

Answer 27

to moderate; to soften

Question 28

trepidation

Answer 28

fear

Question 29

uniform

Answer 29

constant; without variety

Question 30

voluntary

Answer 30

willing; unforced