Vocab week 11/12

Question 1

Commensurate

Answer 1

corresponding in size or degree; in proportion

“when you work your way up you career, your salary will commensurate with your experience.”

Question 2

Cogent

Answer 2

(an argument or case that is) clear, logical, and convincing.

“the lawyer presented a very clear and cogent argument to the judge.”

Question 3

Corpulence

Answer 3

the state of being fat; obesity.

“ you could tell he enjoyed food from his corpulent physique”

Question 4

Demagogue

Answer 4

a political leader who wants support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument.

“he was a gifted demagogue with particular skill in manipulating the press”

Question 5

Eclectic

Answer 5

finding ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.

“her room became naturally eclectic from all of her traveling souvenirs”

Question 6

Inimical

Answer 6

tending to obstruct or harm, hostile

“The hostile, inimical aliens did not come in peace.”

Question 7

Inveterate

Answer 7

having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.

“she had gained an inveterate habit of biting her nails, due to the stress she experienced in high school.”

Question 8

mores

Answer 8

the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community.

“his late night party was against the social mores of their small neighborhood.”

Question 9

philanthropic

Answer 9

(of a person or organization) seeking to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes; generous and benevolent.

“After his revelation, Tony Stark became a very philanthropic, generous person.”

Question 10

veracity

Answer 10

conformity to facts; accuracy.

“officials expressed concern regarding the veracity of the convicted.”