Vocab Lesson 12

Question 1

Lexicon

Answer 1

A dictionary ; a specialized vocabulary used in a particular field or place (Mary Louis lexicon - level meeting)

Question 2

Hue

Answer 2

A particular shade of a given color

Question 3

Sanction

Answer 3

Permission , support

Question 4

Altercation

Answer 4

A heated argument ; quarrel, dispute

Question 5

Ominous

Answer 5

Threatening ; foreboding evil ; sinister; (ex- ominous rain clouds)

Question 6

Galvanize

Answer 6

To startle into sudden activity ; stimulate

Question 7

Exhort

Answer 7

To urge on with stirring words ; encourage (Matt tries to exhort us before the game)

Question 8

Audacity

Answer 8

Rude boldness ; nerve

Question 9

Evince

Answer 9

To demonstrate clearly, to prove

Question 10

Hyperbole

Answer 10

Extreme exaggeration for effect and not meant to be taken literally

Question 11

Expedient

Answer 11

Practical; providing an immediate advantage (especially when proving ones self interest) ; effective , speedy

Question 12

Incarcerate

Answer 12

To put into prison ; to confine ; constrain

Question 13

Incisive

Answer 13

Sharp; keen; cutting straight to the heart of the matter

Question 14

Implacable

Answer 14

Unable to be appeased or pacified

Question 15

Pertinent

Answer 15

Having to do with the subject at hand ; relevant