Vocab Chapter One

Question 1

a tendency or preference to think, act, or behave a certain way

Answer 1

inclination

Question 2

obsolete

Answer 2

no longer active or in use; out of date

Question 3

tangible

Answer 3

able to be touched; having form and matter

Question 4

dilemma

Answer 4

a situation requiring a difficult choice

Question 5

exploit

Answer 5

to use selfishly or unethically; take fair advantage of

Question 6

malign

Answer 6

to make evil and often untrue statements about; speak evil of

Question 7

syndrome

Answer 7

a group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition

Question 8

banal

Answer 8

lacking originality; overused; commonplace

Question 9

detterrent

Answer 9

something that discourages or prevents a certain action

Question 10

adamant

Answer 10

not giving in; stubborn

Question 11

animosity

Answer 11

bitter hostility

Question 12

terminate

Answer 12

to stop; bring to an end

Question 13

infirmity

Answer 13

a physical weakness or defect; ailment

Question 14

appease

Answer 14

to calm, especially by giving into the demands of

Question 15

amiable

Answer 15

good natured; friendly and pleasant

Question 16

inequity

Answer 16

injustice; unfairness; an instance of injustice

Question 17

succint

Answer 17

expressed clearly in a few words; to the point; concise

Question 18

epitome

Answer 18

a perfect or typical example

Question 19

amoral

Answer 19

lacking a moral sense; without principles

Question 20

mercenary

Answer 20

motivated only by financial gain; greedy

Question 21

allusion

Answer 21

an indirect reference

Question 22

engross

Answer 22

to hold the full attention of; absorb

Question 23

subjective

Answer 23

based on personal opinions, feelings, and attitudes; not objective

Question 24

subsequent

Answer 24

following, in time or order; next, later

Question 25

wary

Answer 25

cautious; on guard

Question 26

absolve

Answer 26

to find innocent or blameless

Question 27

infringe

Answer 27

to intrude or trespass on; to go beyond the limits considered proper

Question 28

sparse

Answer 28

distributed thinly; not thick or crowded

Question 29

irate

Answer 29

very angry

Question 30

innovation

Answer 30

a new custom, method, or invention; something newly introduced

Question 31

zeal

Answer 31

enthusiastic devotion; intense enthusiasm

Question 32

elicit

Answer 32

to draw forth

Question 33

assail

Answer 33

to attack physically or verbally

Question 34

curt

Answer 34

rudely brief when speaking to someone; abrupt

Question 35

encounter

Answer 35

to meet, especially unexpectedly

Question 36

sabotage

Answer 36

to deliberately destroy or damage

Question 37

escalate

Answer 37

to increase or intensify

Question 38

arbitrary

Answer 38

determined by personal judgement, not rule or reason; based on impulse

Question 39

adjacent

Answer 39

close; near (to something)

Question 40

revitalize

Answer 40

to renew the strength and energy of; restore to a vigorous, active condition

Question 41

methodical

Answer 41

orderly, systematic

Question 42

implication

Answer 42

an idea that is communicated indirectly, through a suggestion or hint

Question 43

taint

Answer 43

to stain the honor of someone or something

Question 44

demoralize

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to lower the spirits of; weaken the confidence or cheerfulness of

Question 45

retort

Answer 45

to reply, especially in a quick, sharp, or witty way

Question 46

altruistic

Answer 46

unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others; unselfish

Question 47

eccentric

Answer 47

differing from what is customary; odd

Question 48

euphemism

Answer 48

a mild or vague term used as a substitute for one considered offensive or unpleasant

Question 49

acclaim

Answer 49

great praise or applause; enthusiastic approval

Question 50

antagonist

Answer 50

an opponent; one who opposes or competes