Week 2: #22-28

Question 1

Nadir

Answer 1

(adj. ) The lowest point

(adj. ) A point on the celestial sphere, opposite the zenith and below the observer

Question 2

Tractability

Answer 2

(n) Capacity for being led, controlled, or taught; docility

(n) Malleability; Ease of being handled or worked with

Question 3

Impermeable

Answer 3

(adj.) Impassable, not permeable; preventing passage through or into itself

Question 4

Denunciation

Answer 4

(n) 1. Public condemnation or censure

2. An accusation of a crime

Question 5

Lackluster

Answer 5

(adj.) Without luster or brilliance ; dull

Question 6

Foment

Answer 6

(v) To foster or promote the development of; to incite or rouse

Question 7

Deference

Answer 7

(n) Submission to or due respect for superiors or elders