Vocab 10

Question 1

preposterous

Answer 1

utterly absurd or ridiculous.

Question 2

tredpidation

Answer 2

a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

Question 3

voluble

Answer 3

speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently.

Question 4

alacrity

Answer 4

brisk and cheerful readiness.

Question 5

aplomb

Answer 5

self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation.

Question 6

barrage

Answer 6

bombard (someone) with something.

Question 7

cognizant

Answer 7

having knowledge or being aware of.

Question 8

collusion

Answer 8

secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others.

Question 9

deleterious

Answer 9

causing harm or damage.

Question 10

hegemony

Answer 10

leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.

Question 11

paradigm

Answer 11

a typical example or pattern of something; a model.

Question 12

unctuous

Answer 12

excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily.

Question 13

urbane

Answer 13

(of a person, especially a man) suave, courteous, and refined in manner.

Question 14

ambulatory

Answer 14

relating to or adapted for walking.

Question 15

churlish

Answer 15

rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.