Vocabulary Unit 15

Question 1

the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness

Answer 1

ambiguity

Question 2

having a double meaning

Answer 2

ambiguous

Question 3

truthful and straightforward; frank

Answer 3

candid

Question 4

the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness

Answer 4

candor

Question 5

express disapproval of

Answer 5

deprecate

Question 6

ridicule; make fun of; mock

Answer 6

deride

Question 7

critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially of scripture

Answer 7

exegesis

Question 7

critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially of scripture

Answer 7

exegesis

Question 8

serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind

Answer 8

exemplary

Question 9

unchanging over time or unable to be changed

Answer 9

immutable

Question 10

treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just

Answer 10

impatrial

Question 11

long life

Answer 11

longevity

Question 12

tend to talk a great deal; talkative

Answer 12

loquacious

Question 13

ostentatiously rick and luxurious or lavish

Answer 13

opulent

Question 14

make a priest or minister; confer holy orders on

Answer 14

ordain

Question 15

a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought

Answer 15

precept

Question 16

a district of a city or town as defined for police purposes

Answer 16

precinct

Question 17

having or conveying undue or inappropriate interests in sexual matters

Answer 17

salacious

Question 18

of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color

Answer 18

sallow

Question 19

overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness

Answer 19

trite

Question 20

of little value or importance

Answer 20

trivial