Chapter 3 - IV

Question 1

equivocal

Answer 1

open to more than one interpretation.

Question 2

ephemeral

Answer 2

lasting for a very short time.

Question 3

omnipotent

Answer 3

having ultimate power and influence.

Question 4

discount

Answer 4

a deduction from the usual cost of something, typically given for prompt or advance payment or to a special category of buyers.

Question 5

recant

Answer 5

say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical.

Question 6

herald

Answer 6

an official messenger bringing news.

Question 7

flaw

Answer 7

a mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object.

Question 8

supplement

Answer 8

something that completes or enhances something else when added to it.

Question 9

complication

Answer 9

an involved or confused condition or state; a difficulty.

Question 10

equitable

Answer 10

fair and impartial.

Question 11

unobtrusive

Answer 11

not conspicuous or attracting attention.

Question 12

stout

Answer 12

1. somewhat fat or of heavy build.

2. strong and thick.

Question 13

concomitant

Answer 13

naturally accompanying or associated.

Question 14

theoretical

Answer 14

concerned with or involving the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application.

Question 15

objective

Answer 15

not dependent on the mind for existence; actual.

Question 16

obsequious

Answer 16

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

Question 17

derivative

Answer 17

originating from, based on, influenced by.

Question 18

deserved

Answer 18

rightfully earned because of something done or qualities shown; merited.

Question 19

vestigial

Answer 19

forming a very small remnant of something that was once much larger or more noticeable.

Question 20

antiquated

Answer 20

old-fashioned or outdated.

Question 21

sanguine

Answer 21

optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

Question 22

high-handed

Answer 22

using power or authority without considering the feelings of others.

Question 23

evanescent

Answer 23

soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.

Question 24

peccadillo

Answer 24

a small, relatively unimportant offense or sin.

Question 25

incendiary

Answer 25

1. a person who starts fires, especially in a military context. 2. a person who stirs up conflict.

Question 26

achievement

Answer 26

a thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill.

Question 27

adverse

Answer 27

preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.

Question 28

menacing

Answer 28

suggesting the presence of danger; threatening.

Question 29

unpredictable

Answer 29

not able to be prediected.

Question 30

premature

Answer 30

occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early.

Question 31

quixotic

Answer 31

exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

Question 32

unprovoked

Answer 32

not caused by anything done or said.

Question 33

banal

Answer 33

so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

Question 34

sagacious

Answer 34

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd.

Question 35

verdant

Answer 35

of the bright green color of lush grass.

Question 36

enamor

Answer 36

be filled with a feeling of love for.

Question 37

castigate

Answer 37

reprimand someone severely.

Question 38

depose

Answer 38

remove from office suddenly and forcefully..

Question 39

convolute

Answer 39

to make an argument or story complex and difficult to follow.

Question 40

facile

Answer 40

1. appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial. 2. having a superficial or simplistic knowledge or approach.

Question 41

impeccable

Answer 41

in accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless.

Question 42

amicable

Answer 42

having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.

Question 43

dulcet

Answer 43

sweet and soothing (often used ironically).

Question 44

garrulous

Answer 44

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

Question 45

skittish

Answer 45

excitable or easily scared.

Question 46

solicitous

Answer 46

characterized by or showing interest or concern.

Question 47

endearing

Answer 47

inspiring love or affection.

Question 48

naive

Answer 48

showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

Question 49

motley

Answer 49

incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate.

Question 50

variable

Answer 50

not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change.

Question 51

homogeneous

Answer 51

of the same kind, alike

Question 52

insightful

Answer 52

having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive.

Question 53

even

Answer 53

flat and smooth

Question 54

facetious

Answer 54

treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.

Question 55

lonely

Answer 55

sad because one has no friends or company.

Question 56

disingenuous

Answer 56

not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

Question 57

sole

Answer 57

one and only.

Question 58

circumscribing

Answer 58

restrict something within limits.

Question 59

corroborating

Answer 59

confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

Question 60

refuting

Answer 60

prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false; disprove.

Question 61

ameliorating

Answer 61

make something bad or unsatisfactory better.

Question 62

reversing

Answer 62

move backward.