Vocab Week 1

Question 1

Aloof

Answer 1

Adj. not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

Question 2

Ambiguous

Answer 2

Adj. open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.

Question 3

Analyze

Answer 3

Verb. Examine in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation

Question 4

Anecdote

Answer 4

Noun. A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

Question 5

Antagonize

Answer 5

Verb. Cause someone to become hostile

Question 6

Anticipate

Answer 6

Verb. Regard as probable; expect of predict

Question 7

Apprehensive

Answer 7

Adj. anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

Question 8

Arcane

Answer 8

Adj. mysterious or secret

Question 9

Assert

Answer 9

Verb. State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully

Question 10

Assess

Answer 10

Verb. Evaluate or estimate the nature ability or quality of

Question 11

Attribute

Answer 11

Verb. Regard something as being caused by someone or something.

Question 12

Bear

Answer 12

Verb. Endure an ordeal or difficulty

Question 13

Befall

Answer 13

Verb. Something bad will happen to someone

Question 14

Burgeon

Answer 14

Verb. Begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

Question 15

Adhere

Answer 15

Verb. Sticks completely to a surface or substance; believe in and follow the practices of.