Vocab Unit 2

Question 1

Ameliorate

Answer 1

To make or grow better

Question 2

Aplomb

Answer 2

Self-confident assurance; poise

Question 3

Bombastic

Answer 3

Pompous in speech or writing

Question 4

Callow

Answer 4

Immature, inexperienced

Question 5

Drivel

Answer 5

Foolish talk or thinking, nonsense

Question 6

Epitome

Answer 6

A simplified representation, a summary

Question 7

Ex officio

Answer 7

By virtue of office or position

Question 8

Exhort

Answer 8

To urge by strong arguments

Question 9

Infringe

Answer 9

To trespass upon, to violate

Question 10

Ingratiate

Answer 10

To will with confidence or good graces for oneself

Question 11

Interloper

Answer 11

One that interferes with the affairs of others

Question 12

Intrinsic

Answer 12

Inherent, relating to the essential nature of a thing

Question 13

Inveigh

Answer 13

To attack with harsh criticism

Question 14

Lassitude

Answer 14

A state of weariness or diminished energy

Question 15

Millennium

Answer 15

A hoped for period or joy or serenity

Question 16

Occult

Answer 16

Supernatural forces, events, and beings collectively

Question 17

Permeate

Answer 17

To spread or diffuse through

Question 18

Precipitate

Answer 18

To cause to happen early or prematurely

Question 19

Stringent

Answer 19

Imposing rigid standards of performance

Question 20

Surmise

Answer 20

An idea or opinion that lacks proof