Vocabulary 17

Question 1

appease

Answer 1

v. pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands

Question 2

placable

Answer 2

adj. easily calmed; gentle and forgiving

Question 3

feasible

Answer 3

adj. possible to do easily or conveniently

Question 4

appall

Answer 4

v. greatly dismay or horrify

Question 5

reprobate

Answer 5

n. an unprincipled person (often used humorously or affectionately)
v. express or feel disapproval of

Question 6

principled

Answer 6

adj. (of a person or their behavior) acting in accordance with morality and showing recognition of right and wrong

Question 7

interloper

Answer 7

n. a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong

Question 8

hedonist

Answer 8

n. a person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life; a pleasure-seeker

Question 9

acolyte

Answer 9

n. a person assisting the celebrant in a religious service or procession
n. an assistant or follower

Question 10

iconoclast

Answer 10

n. a person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions

Question 11

sacrosanct

Answer 11

adj. (esp. of a principle, place, or routine) regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with

Question 12

fetter

Answer 12

v. restrict or restrain (someone) in an unfair or undesirable fashion

Question 13

tutelage

Answer 13

n. protection of or authority over someone or something; guardianship:
n. instruction; tuition [UNDER THE TUTELAGE OF]

Question 14

benefactor

Answer 14

n. a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause

Question 15

proponent

Answer 15

n. a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or project

Question 16

innovator

Answer 16

n. a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products

Question 17

sage

Answer 17

n. a profoundly wise man, esp. one who features in ancient history or legend

Question 18

jaded

Answer 18

adj. tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something

Question 19

myriad

Answer 19

n. a countless or extremely great number [OF]

adj. having countless or very many elements or aspects

Question 20

narcissistic

Answer 20

adj. having an excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one’s physical appearance

Question 21

voluptuous

Answer 21

adj. of, relating to, or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure

Question 22

protean

Answer 22

adj. tending or able to change frequently or easily

adj. able to do many things; versatile

Question 23

sophistry

Answer 23

n. the use of fallacious arguments, esp. with the intention of deceiving
n. a fallacious argument

Question 24

unsound

Answer 24

adj. not safe or robust; in poor condition

adj. not based on sound evidence or reasoning and therefore unreliable or unacceptable

Question 25

laconic

Answer 25

adj. (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words

Question 26

trivial

Answer 26

adj. of little value or importance

Question 27

trifle

Answer 27

n. a thing of little value or importance
v. talk or act frivolously
v. waste something, esp. time, frivolously

Question 28

quixotic

Answer 28

adj. exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical

Question 29

hubris

Answer 29

n. excessive pride or self-confidence

Question 30

encroach

Answer 30

v. intrude on (a person’s territory or a thing considered to be a right)
v. advance gradually beyond usual or acceptable limits

Question 31

usurp

Answer 31

v. take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force
v. encroach or infringe upon (someone’s rights)

Question 32

entrench

Answer 32

v. [ with obj. ] establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely
[ no obj. ] encroach or trespass upon