Vocab Unit 3

Question 0

acculturation

Answer 0

The adoption of behaviors from a surrounding society

Question 1

abominate

Answer 1

To detest or hate intensely

Question 2

adventitious

Answer 2

Accidental, resulting from chance

Question 3

ascribe

Answer 3

To assign as a quality or attribute

Question 4

circuitous

Answer 4

Taking a roundabout, lengthy course

Question 5

commiserate

Answer 5

To feel or express sorrow or pity for; sympathize with

Question 6

enjoin

Answer 6

To instruct with authority; To forbid or prohibit

Question 7

expedite

Answer 7

To hasten the movement or progress of

Question 8

expiate

Answer 8

To make amends for

Question 9

ferment

Answer 9

A state of agitation or turbulent change or development; To make turbulent, to excite or agitate

Question 10

inadvertent

Answer 10

Accidental, unintentional

Question 11

nominal

Answer 11

In name only; Insignificantly small, minor

Question 12

noncommittal

Answer 12

Not decisive; Unwilling to make a decision

Question 13

peculate

Answer 13

To embezzle funds or engage in embezzlement

Question 14

proclivity

Answer 14

A natural propensity or inclination; Tendency

Question 15

sangfroid

Answer 15

Coolness and composure, especially in trying circumstances

Question 16

seditious

Answer 16

eager to overthrow the current government; intently focused on rebellion

Question 17

tenuous

Answer 17

Having little substance; flimsy

Question 18

vitriolic

Answer 18

Bitterly scathing; Cruel and sarcastic

Question 19

wheedle

Answer 19

To persuade by flattery or guile; cajole