Week 2: #15-21

Question 1

Pristine

Answer 1

(adj. ) Belonging or related to the original, earliest condition; primitive
(adj. ) Remaining in a pure, unspoiled state, untouched by civilization
(adj. ) Clean as if new

Question 2

Confound

Answer 2

(v) To confuse, perplex, or stump; To throw into disorder
(v) To mix up, fail to notice differences
(v) To refute, prove wrong, or put to shame

Question 3

Console

Answer 3

(v) To comfort, alleviate someone’s grief, suffering, or sense of loss
(n) 1. A cabinet (such as for a tv) designed to stand on the floor
2. The control unit of a computer, electrical system, vehicle, etc.

Question 4

Discrete

Answer 4

(n) Separate or distinct; an individual thing

(n) Consisting if unconnected individual parts; not continuous

Question 5

Specious

Answer 5

(adj. ) Deceptive in attractions or allure

(adj. ) Falsely appearing true, genuine, or plausible

Question 6

Approbation

Answer 6

(n) Official approval

(n) Commendation, praise; a warm expression of approval

Question 7

Concur

Answer 7

(v) To agree, cooperate, or coincide