Week 1 Vocab

Question 1

to __________ is to solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim)

Answer 1

Abjure

Question 2

a __________________ is a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes

Answer 2

Chromosome

Question 3

An _____________ is the time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, when day and night are of equal length (about September 22 and March 20).

Answer 3

Equinox

Question 4

if someone is ____________ they are lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward

Answer 4

Gauche

Question 5

to _____________ is to instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction

Answer 5

inculcate

Question 6

an ______________ is a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

Answer 6

Oligarchy

Question 7

___________ is the colorless fluid part of blood, lymph, or milk, in which corpuscles or fat globules are suspended.

Answer 7

Plasma

Question 8

a _____________ is an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.

Answer 8

Soliloquy

Question 9

if someone is ____________ they are excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily

Answer 9

Unctuous

Question 10

is someone is ______________ they are looking or sounding sad and dismal

Answer 10

Lugubrious