Week 9 Vocab

Question 1

Alacrity

Answer 1

Promptness in response
Noun
He accepted the invitation with alacrity.

Question 2

Aplomb

Answer 2

Complete and confident composure
Noun
She played several roles with equal aplomb.

Question 3

Barrage

Answer 3

Vigorous or rapid projection of many things at once.
Noun
A barrage of bullets came down on the soldiers.

Question 4

Cognizant

Answer 4

Knowledgeable of something
Adjective
She is cognizant of her duties as a mother.

Question 5

Collusion

Answer 5

Secret agreement of cooperation especially for illegal purpose
Noun
The companies was colluding with manufacturers to inflate prices.

Question 6

Deleterious

Answer 6

Harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way.
Adjective
The chemical is deleterious to the environment.

Question 7

Hegemony

Answer 7

Influence or authority over others
Noun
The national government had a hegemony over the small tribe.

Question 8

Paradigm

Answer 8

A clear or typical example or archetype.
Noun
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Question 9

Unctuous

Answer 9

Smooth and greasy in texture and appearance
Adjective
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Question 10

Urbane

Answer 10

Notably polite or polished in manner.
Adjective
The dialogue was witty and urbane.