Vocab 4

Question 1

to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal:

Answer 1

abrogate - verb

Question 2

a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity; vast chasm.

Answer 2

abyss - noun

Question 3

a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature.

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anecdote - noun

Question 4

independence or freedom, as of the will or one’s actions:

Answer 4

autonomy - noun

Question 5

to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like):

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Condone - verb

Question 6

agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character:

Answer 6

Congenial - adjective

Question 7

communication of thought by words; talk; conversation:

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Discourse - noun

Question 8

to disguise or conceal under a false appearance; dissemble:

Answer 8

Dissimulate - verb

Question 9

to cause or involve by necessity or as a consequence:

Answer 9

Entail - verb

Question 10

vanishing; fading away; fleeting.

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Evanescent - adjective

Question 11

a person who goes to extremes, especially in political matters.

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Extremist - noun

Question 12

to implant by repeated statement or admonition; teach persistently and earnestly (usually followed by upon or in ):

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Inculcate - verb

Question 13

a class or category of artistic endeavor having a particular form, content, technique, or the like:

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Genre - noun

Question 14

to implant (a disease agent or antigen) in a person, animal, or plant to produce a disease for study or to stimulate disease resistance.

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Inoculate - verb

Question 15

a tract or area of wet, swampy ground; bog; marsh.

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Mire - noun

Question 16

hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women, manifested in various forms such as physical intimidation and abuse, sexual harassment and rape, social shunning and ostracism, etc.: Historically witch hunts were an embodiment of the misogyny of the time.

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Misogyny - noun

Question 17

a land area having a relatively level surface considerably raised above adjoining land on at least one side, and often cut by deep canyons.

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Plateau - noun

Question 18

an exclusive right, privilege, etc., exercised by virtue of rank, office, or the like:

Answer 18

Prerogative - noun

Question 19

Medicine/Medical. a forecasting of the probable course and outcome of a disease, especially of the chances of recovery.

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Prognosis - noun

Question 20

characterized by or involving indiscriminate mingling or association, especially having sexual relations with a number of partners on a casual basis.

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Promiscuous - adjective

Question 21

a victory or goal achieved at too great a cost.

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pyrrhic victory - noun

Question 22

(usually lowercase) founded upon or involving idealized perfection.

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Utopian - adjective (def #2)

Question 23

habitual observance of truth in speech or statement; truthfulness:

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Veracity - noun

Question 24

keenly watchful to detect danger; wary:

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Vigilant - adjective

Question 25

the act of vindicating.

Answer 25

vindication - noun (def #3)