Week 5

Question 1

anthology

Answer 1

(noun) a collection of literary works by various authors

Both men were deeply influenced by Origen, and compiled the well known anthology of his writings, known as Philocalia

Question 2

approbation

Answer 2

(noun) an expression of approval or praise

A murmur of approbation and satisfaction ran through the crowd.

Question 3

aver

Answer 3

(verb) to state as a fact; to confirm or support

Some writers aver that the piles were charged with gunpowder.

Question 4

circumspect

Answer 4

(adj) discreet; prudent; careful

In this situation you need to be very circumspect about claiming interactions.

Question 5

elegy

Answer 5

(noun) a mournful poem, especially one lamenting the dead

His might is attested also by the fine elegy

Question 6

exculpate

Answer 6

(verb) to exonerate; to clear of blame

Both men were endeavouring to exculpate themselves, and therefore both statements are subject to suspicion.

Question 7

succinct

Answer 7

(adj) brief and concise

Realworterbuch gives a succinct account of the older views.

Question 8

tacit

Answer 8

(adj) implied; not explicitly stated

He gave his tacit approval in letters to the media.

Question 9

veracity

Answer 9

(noun) truthfulness; honesty

The veracity of his claim was in question because every other witness told a different version of the events.