Vocab Test 2

Question 1

tidings

Answer 1

New information about specific and timely events.

Question 2

tinge

Answer 2

A slight but appreciable addition.

Question 3

tirade

Answer 3

a long, very emotional speech

Question 4

tome

Answer 4

A (usually) large and scholarly book.

Question 5

tonic

Answer 5

Lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine.

Question 6

topical

Answer 6

Of or relating to or arranged by topics.

Question 7

trajectory

Answer 7

The path followed by an object moving through space.

Question 8

tranquil

Answer 8

Free from disturbance.

Question 9

transient

Answer 9

Enduring a very short time.

Question 10

transition

Answer 10

The act of passing from one state or place to the next.

Question 11

transparent

Answer 11

capable of transmitting light so that objects on the other side can be seen clearly

Question 12

transpose

Answer 12

A matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix.

Question 13

treatise

Answer 13

A formal exposition.

Question 14

tremor

Answer 14

An involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear).

Question 15

Trepidation

Answer 15

A feeling of alarm or dread.

Question 16

tributary

Answer 16

A branch that flows into the main stream.

Question 17

trite

Answer 17

Repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse.

Question 18

troupe

Answer 18

Organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical).

Question 19

truism

Answer 19

An obvious truth

Question 20

turmoil

Answer 20

Violent agitation.

Question 21

unanimous

Answer 21

complete agreement

Question 22

unassuming

Answer 22

Not arrogant or presuming.

Question 23

unbiased

Answer 23

to be free from preference or prejudice

Question 24

undermine

Answer 24

Destroy property or hinder normal operations.

Question 25

undertaking

Answer 25

Any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted.