Vocab List 13

Question 1

Adage

Answer 1

An old saying, which has obtained credit by long use; a proverb.

Question 2

Apprise

Answer 2

To give notice to; to inform

Question 3

Chasm

Answer 3

1. A deep hole; gorge.
2. A sudden interruption, discontinuity.
3. A difference of ideas, beliefs, or opinions.

Question 4

Contrition/Contrite

Answer 4

Sincere penitence or remorse for having done wrong

Question 5

Explicate/Explication

Answer 5

difficulties or obscurity; to clarify.
(As noun) A comprehensive exposition, analysis, or interpretation.

Question 6

Fortitude

Answer 6

Mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation.

Question 7

Pragmatic/Pragmatically/Pragmatism

Answer 7

As adjective) Pertaining to a practical point of view or practical considerations, as opposed to theoretical, intellectual, or artistic.
(As noun) 1: Character or conduct that emphasizes practicality.
2: A philosophical movement or system generally stressing practical consequences as constituting the essential criterion
in determining meaning, truth, or value.

Question 8

Prescience/Prescient/Presciently

Answer 8

Knowledge of things before they exist or happen; foreknowledge of events:
a: divine omniscience b: human anticipation of the course of events; foresight

Question 9

Surly

Answer 9

1: Irritably sullen and churlish in mood or manner; bad-tempered, hostile, rude.
2: Menacing or threatening in appearance or behavior.

Question 10

Voracity/Voracious/Voraciously

Answer 10

1: Consuming or eager to consume great amounts of food; ravenous.
2: Having or marked by an insatiable appetite for an activity or pursuit.