Deck 12

Question 1

Predicate

Answer 1

predikət 1. the part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the subject (e.x. went home in John went home) 2. state, affirm, or assert (something) about the subject of a sentence or an argument of proposition. 3. found or base something on.

Question 2

Extroversion

Answer 2

1. the act, state, or habit of being predominantly concerned with and obtaining gratification from what is outside the self

Question 3

Expiate

Answer 3

ekspēˌāt 1. atone for (guilt or sin).

Question 4

Hangdog

Answer 4

haNGˌdôg 1. having a dejected or guilty appearance; shamefaced.

Question 5

Substratum

Answer 5

səbˌstrātəm 1. an underlying layer or substance, in particular, a layer of rock or soil beneath the surface of the ground.

Question 6

Subterfuge

Answer 6

səbtərˌfyo͞oj 1. deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal.

Question 7

Westering

Answer 7

westəriNG 1. (esp. of the sun) nearing the west.

Question 8

Chivvy (Chivied)

Answer 8

CHivē 1. tell (someone) repeatedly to do something.

Question 9

Olfactory

Answer 9

älˈfakt(ə)rē 1. of or relating to the sense of smell.

Question 10

Gustatory

Answer 10

gəstəˌtôrē 1. concerned with tasting or the sense of taste.

Question 11

Suffuse

Answer 11

səˈfyo͞oz 1. gradually spread through or over.

Question 12

Pneumatic

Answer 12

n(y)o͞oˈmatik 1. containing or operated by air or gas under pressure. 2. of or relating to the spirit.

Question 13

Trochee

Answer 13

trōkē 1. a foot consisting of one long or stressed syllable followed by one short or unstressed syllable.

Question 14

Dudgeon

Answer 14

dəjən 1. a feeling of offense or deep resentment.

Question 15

Iambs

Answer 15

īˌam(b) 1. a metrical foot consisting of one short (or unstressed) syllable followed by one long (or stressed) syllable.

Question 16

Dactyl

Answer 16

daktl 1. a metrical foot consisting of one stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables or (in Greek and Latin) one long syllable followed by two short syllables.

Question 17

Berth

Answer 17

bərTH 1. a ship’s allotted place at a wharf or dock. 2. a fixed bed or bunk on a ship, train, or other means of transport. 3. (often in a sports context) a situation or position in an organization or event.

Question 18

Frivolity

Answer 18

friˈvälətē 1. lack of seriousness; lightheartedness.

Question 19

Priori

Answer 19

“from the earlier” The terms a priori (“from the earlier”) and a posteriori (“from the later”) are used in philosophy (epistemology) to distinguish two types of knowledge, justification, or argument: A priori knowledge or justification is independent of experience.

Question 20

Regale

Answer 20

riˈgāl 1. entertain or amuse (someone) with talk.

Question 21

Apologias

Answer 21

apəˈlōj(ē)ə 1. a formal written defense of one’s opinions or conduct.

Question 22

Ratify

Answer 22

ratəˌfī 1. sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.

Question 23

Ontological (ontology)

Answer 23

ontology deals with questions concerning what entities exist or can be said to exist, and how such entities can be grouped, related within a hierarchy, and subdivided according to similarities and differences.

Question 24

Disseminate

Answer 24

diˈseməˌnāt 1. spread or disperse (something, esp. information) widely.

Question 25

Temerity

Answer 25

təˈmeritē 1. excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.