Words to Master

Question 1

par·a·ble

Answer 1

noun

noun: parable; plural noun: parables

a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson

Question 2

ten·et

Answer 2

noun

a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.

Question 3

fal·la·cy

Answer 3

noun

plural noun: fallacies

a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.

synonyms: misconception, mistaken belief, misbelief, delusion, false notion

LOGIC

a failure in reasoning which renders an argument invalid.

faulty reasoning; misleading or unsound argument.

Question 4

or·tho·dox·y

Answer 4

noun

authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice.

synonyms: doctrine, belief, conviction, creed, dogma, credo, theory, view, idea, tenet,

Question 5

ex·po·si·tion

Answer 5

noun

1.

a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.

“the exposition and defense of his ethics”

synonyms: explanation, description, elucidation, explication, interpretation, illustration;

2.

a large public exhibition of art or trade goods.

Question 6

dic·tum

Answer 6

noun

noun: dictum; plural noun: dicta; plural noun: dictums

a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source.

“the First Amendment dictum that “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech””

synonyms: pronouncement, proclamation, direction, injunction, assertion

a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle.

“the old dictum “might makes right.””

synonyms: saying, maxim, axiom, proverb, adage, aphorism, saw, precept,

Question 7

or·tho·dox

Answer 7

adjective

(of a person or their views, especially religious or political ones, or other beliefs or practices) conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved.

“orthodox medical treatment”

synonyms:conservative, traditional, observant, conformist, devout, strict, true, true blue, of the faith, of the true faith

“an orthodox Hindu”

2.

(of a thing) of the ordinary or usual type; normal.

“they avoided orthodox jazz venues”

Question 8

ep·i·thet

Answer 8

noun

plural noun: epithets

an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.

“old men are often unfairly awarded the epithet “dirty.””

synonyms: sobriquet, nickname, byname, title, name, label,

Question 9

soph·ism

Answer 9

noun

a fallacious argument, especially one used deliberately to deceive.

Question 10

exhibitinistic

Answer 10

noun. a person who behaves in ways intended to attract attention or display his or her powers, personality, etc.

Question 11

nom·i·nal

Answer 11

adjective

(of a price or amount of money) very small; far below the real value or cost.

“some firms charge only a nominal fee for the service”

synonyms: token

Question 12

sub·sist·ence

Answer 12

noun

the action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.

Question 13

sac·ro·sanct

Answer 13

adjective

(especially of a principle, place, or routine) regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.

“the individual’s right to work has been upheld as sacrosanct”

synonyms:sacred, hallowed, respected, invulnerable, untouchable, inalienable,

Question 14

tim·or·ous

Answer 14

adjective

showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence.

“a timorous voice”

synonyms: easily frightened, lacking courage, fearful, apprehensive, faint-hearted;

Question 15

ra·pac·i·ty

Answer 15

noun

aggressive greed

Question 16

quasi

Answer 16

1. seemingly; apparently but not really.

“quasi-American”

synonyms: supposedly, seemingly
2. being partly or almost.

“quasicrystalline”

synonyms:partly, partially, in part, part,

Question 17

in·dig·nant

Answer 17

adjective

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

“he was indignant at being the object of suspicion”

synonyms: aggrieved, resentful, affronted, disgruntled, discontented, dissatisfied, angry, distressed, unhappy, disturbed, hurt, pained, upset, offended,

Question 18

public till

Answer 18

a supply of especially ready money

Question 19

lais·sez-faire

Answer 19

noun

a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering.

ECONOMICS

abstention by governments from interfering in the workings of the free market.

“laissez-faire capitalism”

synonyms:free enterprise, private enterprise, free trade, individualism, nonintervention, free-

Question 20

im·po·si·tion

Answer 20

noun

1. the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed.

“the imposition of martial law”

synonyms: imposing, foisting, forcing, inflicting, obtruding, pressing More
2. a thing that is imposed, in particular an unfair or unwelcome demand or burden.

“I’d like to see you, if that wouldn’t be too much of an imposition”

synonyms:burden, load, onus, encumbrance, strain, demand, pressure, charge, bother, worry;

informalhassle

Question 21

e·dict

Answer 21

noun

an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.

synonyms: decree, order, command, commandment, mandate, proclamation

Question 22

par·i·ty

Answer 22

noun

the state or condition of being equal, especially regarding status or pay.

“parity of incomes between rural workers and those in industrial occupations”

synonyms: equality, equivalence, uniformity, sameness, consistency, correspondence, congruity, congruence,

Question 23

lob·by

Answer 23

verb

gerund or present participle: lobbying

seek to influence (a politician or public official) on an issue.