Vocab. Week 1

Question 1

Apathy

Answer 1

Lack of emotion or interest

Question 2

Obscure

Answer 2

1. Unclear; clouded; partially hidden

2. To hide

Question 3

Impartial

Answer 3

Unbiased; neutral

Question 4

Objective

Answer 4

Without bias

Question 5

Revere

Answer 5

To worship; to honor

Question 6

Discriminate

Answer 6

To differentiate; to make a clear distinction

Question 7

Denounce

Answer 7

To speak out against; to condemn

Question 8

Innovate

Answer 8

To introduce something

Question 9

Relevant

Answer 9

Important; pertinent

Question 10

Candid

Answer 10

Honest; frank

Question 11

Discernment

Answer 11

Insight; ability to see things clearly

Question 12

Disdain

Answer 12

Arrogant scorn; contempt

Question 13

Abstract

Answer 13

1. Theoretical; lacking substance (the opposite of concrete)
2. A summary of an idea or academic paper

Question 14

Temperate

Answer 14

Moderate; restrained

Question 15

Enigma

Answer 15

Mystery

Question 16

Inevitable

Answer 16

Unavoidable; bound to happen

Question 17

Eccentric

Answer 17

Not conventional; a little kooky; irregular

Question 18

Provincial

Answer 18

Limited in outlook to one’s own small corner of the world; narrow

Question 19

Futile

Answer 19

Hopeless; without effect

Question 20

Diverse

Answer 20

Varied

Question 21

Benevolent

Answer 21

Kind; good-hearted; generous

Question 22

Pious

Answer 22

Reverent or devout

Question 23

Conciliatory

Answer 23

Making peace; attempting to solve a dispute through goodwill

Question 24

Resignation

Answer 24

Reluctant acceptance of a bad situation

Question 25

Resolute

Answer 25

Determined; firm; unwavering

Question 26

Servile

Answer 26

Submissive and subservient; like a servant

Question 27

Acute

Answer 27

Sharp; shrewd

Question 28

Reticent

Answer 28

Restrained; uncommunicative

Question 29

Anarchy

Answer 29

Absence of government or control; lawlessness disorder

Question 30

Indifferent

Answer 30

Lacking a preference; neutral