Vocab 5

Question 1

Admonish

Answer 1

Warn or reprimand someone firmly

Question 2

Aplomb

Answer 2

Self confidence or assurance

Question 3

Barrage

Answer 3

A concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area

Question 4

Cognizant

Answer 4

Having knowledge or being aware of

Question 5

Collusion

Answer 5

Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive

Question 6

Hegemony

Answer 6

Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others

Question 7

Nebulous

Answer 7

In the form of a cloud or haze

Question 8

Paradigm

Answer 8

A typical example or pattern of something

Question 9

Unctuous

Answer 9

(Of a person) Excessively or ingratiatingly flattering

Question 10

Urbane

Answer 10

Courteous and refined manner (typically of a man)

Question 11

Ambulatory

Answer 11

Relating to or adapted for walking

Question 12

Din

Answer 12

A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

Question 12

Brazen

Answer 12

Bold and without shame

Question 13

Ennui

Answer 13

A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement

Question 14

Exonerate

Answer 14

(especially of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case.

Question 15

Inscrutable

Answer 15

Impossible to understand or interpret

Question 16

Prognosticate

Answer 16

Foretell or Prophesy a future event.

Question 17

Schism

Answer 17

A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief

Question 18

Sedition

Answer 18

Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state monarch

Question 19

Wizened

Answer 19

Shriveled or wrinkled with age