Vocab Week #8

Question 1

Lassitude

Answer 1

a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

Question 2

Nepotism

Answer 2

the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives, friends, or associates, especially by giving them jobs

Question 3

Diaphanous

Answer 3

(especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent

Question 4

Complacent

Answer 4

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements

Question 5

Complaisant

Answer 5

willing to please others; obliging; agreeable

Question 6

Propinquity

Answer 6

the state of being close to someone or something; proximity

Question 7

Exculpatory

Answer 7

to clear someone or something of blame or guilt

Question 8

Ductile

Answer 8

(of a metal) able to be drawn out into a thin wire

able to be deformed without losing toughness; pliable, not brittle

Question 9

Concomitant

Answer 9

naturally accompanying or associated

Question 10

Importune

Answer 10

harass (someone) persistently for or to do something

Question 11

Pretentious

Answer 11

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed

Question 12

Unadulterated

Answer 12

not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; complete and absolute

Question 13

Equanimity

Answer 13

mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation

Question 14

Contravene

Answer 14

violate the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct)

Question 15

Tutelage

Answer 15

protection of or authority over someone or something; guardianship