Chapters 9-10

Question 0

reiterate

Answer 0

To say over again.

Question 1

refute

Answer 1

To prove a statement or person to be incorrect; to disprove.

Question 2

repartee

Answer 2

1. A quick, witty reply

2. Conversation characterized by such remarks.

Question 3

repertoire

Answer 3

1. The stock of plays, stories, songs, or other pieces that a player or company is prepared to perform.
2. The skills or accomplishments of a particular person or group.

Question 4

repose

Answer 4

n. A rest; a peaceful state.
tr. v. To place trust in or expectations on something.
intr. v. To rest

Question 5

reticent

Answer 5

Of a silent nature; reserved in manner.

Question 6

ostensible

Answer 6

Pretended; given as an excuse, to conceal the real reason.

Question 7

ostentatious

Answer 7

Showy; intended to impress people

Question 8

improvise

Answer 8

1. To make up something without preparation.

2. To make or provide from materials on hand.

Question 9

visionary

Answer 9

1. Existing only in imagination; fanciful; not practical.

2. Characterized by vision or forethought.

Question 10

auspicious

Answer 10

Showing signs that promise success

Question 11

introspection

Answer 11

Examination of one’s own thoughts and feelings

Question 12

retrospect

Answer 12

A survey of past times or events.

Question 13

specimen

Answer 13

A single thing that is taken as an example of a whole category.

Question 14

specter

Answer 14

1. A ghost

2. A haunting fear of future trouble.

Question 15

spectrum

Answer 15

1. The distribution of characteristics of a physical system, especially bands of colors seen as a rainbow or bands of differing sound waves.
2. A wide range of related qualities or ideas.

Question 16

speculate

Answer 16

1. To form opinions without definite knowledge or evidence.

2. To buy or sell something to make a profit but with risk of loss.

Question 17

surveillance

Answer 17

Supervision or close observation, especially of a suspected person.

Question 18

vigil

Answer 18

A period of staying awake to keep watch or to pray

Question 19

vigilant

Answer 19

Watchful; on the lookout for danger.