Vocab Test 2

Question 1

Reticent

Answer 1

Inclined not to speak readily

Question 2

Tenuous

Answer 2

1) Lacking a sound basis, as with reasoning; doubtful
2) Weak; insubstantial

Question 3

Indigent

Answer 3

Lacking food, clothing, and other necessities of life because of poverty

Question 4

Complacent

Answer 4

Satisfied with one’s self or achievement, and thus feeling no need to work hard or keep getting better

Question 5

Truncate

Answer 5

To shorten by cutting off a part

Question 6

Hegemony

Answer 6

The social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by an dominant group

Question 7

Endemic

Answer 7

(of a disease or condition) regularly found among particular people in a certain area
(of a plant or animal) native and restricted to a particular region

Question 8

Convention

Answer 8

A way in which something is usually done, especially within a particular area or activity; behavior that is considered acceptable or polite to most members in society

Question 9

Cajole

Answer 9

To persuade by flattery, gentle pleading, or insincere language

Question 10

Immutable

Answer 10

Unchanging over time or unable to be changed