Vocab 7 & 8

Question 1

Gratuitous (adjective)

Answer 1

freely given; unearned

Question 2

Etymology (noun)

Answer 2

the source and development of a word

Question 3

Venerate (verb)

Answer 3

to regard with deep respect

Question 4

Truism (noun)

Answer 4

an obvious statement of truth

Question 5

Erudite (adjective)

Answer 5

having extensive knowledge

Question 6

Charlatan (noun)

Answer 6

a person who falsely claims to have expert knowledge or skill; imposter

Question 7

Charlatan (noun)

Answer 7

a person who falsely claims to possess expert knowledge or skill; imposter

Question 8

Extol (verb)

Answer 8

To praise highly

Question 9

Broach (verb)

Answer 9

to mention for the first time

Question 10

Predisposed (verb)

Answer 10

To create or possess a habit or preference in advance

Question 11

Immutable (adjective)

Answer 11

Never changing

Question 12

Infringe (verb)

Answer 12

To violate or disregard a agreement

Question 13

Specious (adjective)

Answer 13

seemingly desirable or true but not really

Question 14

Ostensibly (adjective)

Answer 14

Outwardly apparent

Question 15

Absolve (verb)

Answer 15

To declare free from guild

Question 16

Subjugate (verb)

Answer 16

to force to submit

Question 17

Antipodes (noun)

Answer 17

two things that are directly opposite of each other

Question 18

Retroactive (adjective)

Answer 18

Applying to past events

Question 19

Nettle (noun)

Answer 19

a stinging plant

(verb) to sting with