Vocab 6

Question 1

Altruism

Answer 1

the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others

Question 2

Odious

Answer 2

highly offensive, disgusting, hateful

Question 3

Indomitable

Answer 3

that cannot be subdued or overcome, as person’s, will, or courage; unconquerable

Question 4

Solace

Answer 4

comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort

Question 5

Flourish

Answer 5

to be in a vigorous state; thrive

Question 6

Emulate

Answer 6

to try to equal or excel; imitate with effort to equal or surpass

Question 7

Malign

Answer 7

to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame

Question 8

Ostracize

Answer 8

to exclude, by general consent, from society, friendship, conversation, privileges, etc.

Question 9

Amalgamation

Answer 9

the act or process of amalgamating (joining together to make a new whole)

Question 10

Behoove

Answer 10

to be necessary or proper for, as for moral or ethical considerations; be incumbent on

Question 11

Nepotistic

Answer 11

patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics

Question 12

Accrue

Answer 12

to happen or result as a natural growth, addition, etc.

Question 13

Cognitive

Answer 13

of or relating to cognition; concerned with the act or process of knowing, perceiving, etc.

Question 14

Symbiotic

Answer 14

living in symbiosis, or having an interdependent relationship

Question 15

Arbitrary

Answer 15

subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one’s discretion

Question 16

Amity

Answer 16

friendship; peaceful harmony.

Question 17

Animosity

Answer 17

a feeling of strong dislike, ill will, or enmity that tends to display itself in action

Question 18

Inevitable

Answer 18

unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; necessary

Question 19

Harrowing

Answer 19

extremely disturbing or distressing; grievous

Question 20

Derive

Answer 20

to trace from a source or origin.

Question 21

Inert

Answer 21

having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance

Question 22

Surly

Answer 22

churlishly rude or bad-tempered

Question 23

Nebulous

Answer 23

hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused

Question 24

Machinations

Answer 24

Usually, machinations. crafty schemes; plots; intrigues.

Question 25

Prognose

Answer 25

to subject to or make a prognosis.

Question 26

Convivial

Answer 26

fond of eating, drinking, and good company

Question 27

Gluttonous

Answer 27

tending to eat and drink excessively; voracious.

Question 28

Condescending

Answer 28

showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority

Question 29

Wizened

Answer 29

withered; shriveled

Question 30

Elusive

Answer 30

cleverly or skillfully evasive

Question 31

Muddle

Answer 31

to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.

Question 32

Gallant

Answer 32

brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous

Question 33

Juxtaposition

Answer 33

an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.

Question 34

Casement

Answer 34

a window sash opening on hinges that are generally attached to the upright side of its frame

Question 35

Palpable

Answer 35

readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident