Vocabulary

Question 1

abstract

Answer 1

adj. existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

ex.
Abstract concepts such as love or beauty

Question 2

ameliorated

Answer 2

verb. make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.

ex.
the reform did much to ameliorate living standards

Question 3

chauvinistic

Answer 3

adj. displaying excessive or prejudiced support for one’s own cause or group, in particular showing male prejudice against women.

ex.
she overcomes the surly objections of her chauvinistic editor to uncover the truth.

Question 4

contemporary

Answer 4

adj. living or occurring at the same time

ex.
the event was recorded by a contemporary historian.

Question 5

iconoclastic

Answer 5

adj. challenging settled/cherished beliefs or institutions

ex.
a fresh, even an iconoclastic, influence could work wonders.

Question 6

immutable

Answer 6

adj. unchanging over time or unable to be changed

ex.
an immutable fact.

Question 7

naive

Answer 7

adj. (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement

ex.
her naive belief that all people are good didn’t surprise anyone.