Ch. 3 Vocab

Question 1

a universal truth; an established rule

Answer 1

axiom

Question 2

axiom is a

Answer 2

noun

Question 3

fundamental; theorem

Answer 3

syn of axiom

Question 4

lofty; arrogant

Answer 4

syn of patronizing

Question 5

in a condescending manner; with an attitude of superiority

Answer 5

patronizing

Question 6

patronizing is a

Answer 6

adjective

Question 7

absurdality

Answer 7

synonym of axiom

Question 8

humble; friendly

Answer 8

ant of patronizing

Question 9

an artist’s or a designer’s workshop

Answer 9

atelier

Question 10

Atelier is a

Answer 10

noun

Question 11

patsy; sucker

Answer 11

syn of scapegoat

Question 12

one who bears the blame for others

Answer 12

scapegoat

Question 13

to waver; to sway indecisively

Answer 13

vacillate

Question 14

fluctuate; swing; waffle

Answer 14

synonyms of vacillate

Question 15

decide

Answer 15

antonyms of vacillate

Question 16

limpid

Answer 16

synonym of pellucid

Question 17

transparent; clear

Answer 17

pellucid

Question 18

obscure; opaque

Answer 18

ant of pellucid

Question 19

using or consuming sparingly

Answer 19

abstemious

Question 20

abstemious is a

Answer 20

adjective

Question 21

frugal; moderate

Answer 21

synonyms of abstemious

Question 22

gluttonous; greedy

Answer 22

antonyms of abstemious

Question 23

an evil or wicked act

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iniquity

Question 24

iniquity is a

Answer 24

noun

Question 25

abomination; injustice; sin

Answer 25

synonyms of iniquity

Question 26

harmonic; melodic

Answer 26

syn of dulcet

Question 27

dulcet is a

Answer 27

Adjective

Question 28

melodious; pleasing to the ear

Answer 28

dulcet

Question 29

not allowing refusal or delay; imperative

Answer 29

peremptory

Question 30

authoritative; unconditional

Answer 30

syn of peremptory

Question 31

roundabout; passive; equivocal

Answer 31

ant of peremptory

Question 32

peremptory is a

Answer 32

adjective

Question 33

relinquish; give

Answer 33

antonyms of arrogate

Question 34

to claim for oneself wichout any right or authority

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arrogate

Question 35

commandeer; seize

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synonyms of arrogate

Question 36

arrogate is a

Answer 36

adjective

Question 37

no longer current or applicable; antiquated

Answer 37

archaic

Question 38

current; modern

Answer 38

Antonyms of archaic

Question 39

obsolete; outmoded

Answer 39

synonyms of archaic

Question 40

archaic is a

Answer 40

adjective

Question 41

shrewd; clever

Answer 41

syn of perspicacious

Question 42

keen; mentally sharp

Answer 42

perspicacious

Question 43

dull; stupid

Answer 43

ant of perspicacious

Question 44

perspicacious is a

Answer 44

adjective

Question 45

magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck

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talisman

Question 46

to remove vulgar or objectionable material

Answer 46

expurgate

Question 47

censor; bowdlerize; sanitize

Answer 47

syn of expurgate

Question 48

expurgate is a

Answer 48

verb