Vocabulary-ELFNET-8

Question 1

adroit
In other words, we expect quite a lot from the “adroit” waiter from the point of view of active knowledge gathering and skillful orchestration of movements based on the current cognitive map – representation of the world and management of the body.

Answer 1

adroit

Dexterous; deft.

Question 2

bogus

The politician’s allegations against the prime minister were completely bogus.

Answer 2

bogus

Not true; fake.

Question 3

impede
Does the R behind my name impede you from having a true debate? - Think Progress » Congressman: ‘I Fear…We Will Have Many More Muslims In The United States’

Answer 3

impede

To retard or obstruct the progress of. See Synonyms at hinder1.

Question 4

loathe
Yeah you probably right, but the hypocrisy and deceit of the Republicans which Americans loathe is simply unmatched! - CNN Poll: Americans think Sanford should resign

Answer 4

loathe

To hate, detest, revile.

Question 5

revere
In his current column at Politico, the oh-so-funny Mike Allen asks: Do reporters ‘revere’ Senator Clinton? - Archive 2007-11-01

Answer 5

revere

To regard with awe, deference, and devotion.

Question 6

rudimentary
They were introduced in rudimentary fashion in Second Edition and became a full-fledged system in Third Edition. - 4e PHB Readthrough – Chapter 5: Skills « Geek Related

Answer 6

rudimentary

Being in the earliest stages of development; incipient.

Question 7

skirmish
Interesting use of the word skirmish while troops are fighting this is what’s going on in Washington as well. - CNN Transcript Feb 18, 2007

Answer 7

skirmish

A minor or preliminary conflict or dispute: a skirmish over the rules before the debate began.

Question 8

terse
Ms. Diallo’s lawyers received what one of them called a “terse” letter Friday inviting her to meet with prosecutors at 3 p.m. to discuss what will happen in court Tuesday. - Strauss-Kahn Case May Be Dropped

Answer 8

terse

Brief, concise, to the point.

Question 9

trivial
Mr. Weinberg noted that the core inflation rate, which strips out volatile prices, is just 0.9 per cent on an annual basis, which he calls “trivial.” - The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed

Answer 9

trivial

Ordinary; commonplace.

Question 10

verify

First, the word “verify” more accurately reflects the requirements placed on end users of endangered wood. - N

Answer 10

verify

To prove the truth of by presentation of evidence or testimony; substantiate.