Vocabulary Words from Readings

Question 1

Anachronism

Answer 1

A thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially something that is conspicuously old-fashioned.

Question 2

Pejorative

Answer 2

Expressing contempt or disapproval.

Question 3

Postmodernism

Answer 3

Critical of modern (post 1970) literature, art, and science.

Question 4

Incendiary

Answer 4

Tending to stir up conflict.

Question 5

Pundits

Answer 5

An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public.

Question 6

Distinguished

Answer 6

Successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect.

Question 7

Cultural Homogeneity

Answer 7

This is a measure of how similar agents are across an entire population.

Question 8

Ambivalent

Answer 8

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Question 9

Amicably

Answer 9

(of relations between two people) having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.

Question 10

Obstreperous

Answer 10

Noisy and difficult to control.

Question 11

Obnoxious

Answer 11

Extremely unpleasant.

Question 12

Implicit

Answer 12

Implied but not plainly expressed.

Question 13

Explicit

Answer 13

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Question 14

Imperative

Answer 14

Of vital importance; crucial.

Question 15

Obliviousness

Answer 15

Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.

Question 16

Ubiquity

Answer 16

Presenting, appearing, or found everywhere.

Question 17

Profound

Answer 17

Very great or intense.

Question 18

Volatile

Answer 18

Liable to change rapidly or unpredictably, especially for the worse.

Question 19

Emphatic

Answer 19

The ability to understand and share feelings with another.

Question 20

Aversion

Answer 20

A strong dislike or disinclination.

Question 21

Capacious

Answer 21

Having a lot of space inside; roomy.

Question 22

Putative

Answer 22

Generally considered or reputed to be.

Question 23

Conundrum

Answer 23

Confusing and difficult problem or questions.