Vocabulary Unit 14

Question 1

putting others first; being self-sacrificing

Answer 1

altruism

Question 2

gather together or accumulate over a period of time

Answer 2

amass

Question 3

a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over an open fire

Answer 3

cauldron

Question 4

inexperienced and immature

Answer 4

callow

Question 5

feel or express strong disapproval of

Answer 5

deplore

Question 6

moral corruption; wickedness

Answer 6

depravity

Question 7

show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing

Answer 7

exculpate

Question 8

extremely bad or unpleasant

Answer 8

execrable

Question 9

based on illusion; not real

Answer 9

illusory

Question 10

not sensible or restrained; excessive

Answer 10

immoderate

Question 11

a person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators

Answer 11

lobbyist

Question 12

snotty, arrogant, haughty

Answer 12

lofty

Question 13

used to refer to something that is one’s duty or responsibility

Answer 13

onus

Question 14

not able to be seen through; not transparent

Answer 14

opaque

Question 15

not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse

Answer 15

precarious

Question 16

a previous occurrence used as a guide

Answer 16

precedent

Question 17

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd

Answer 17

sagacious

Question 18

a wise person

Answer 18

sage

Question 19

a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

Answer 19

trepidation

Question 20

a small ornament or item of jewelry that is of little value

Answer 20

trinket