English 10B Vocab 2

Question 1

Critique

Answer 1

a detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory.

Question 2

Condoned

Answer 2

accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue.

Question 3

Validity

Answer 3

the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency.

Question 4

Spurred

Answer 4

a thing that prompts or encourages someone; an incentive.

Question 5

Prospourus

Answer 5

having or characterized by financial success or good fortune; flourishing; successful

Question 6

Abundance

Answer 6

an ample quantity

Question 7

Migrate

Answer 7

move from one part of something to another.

Question 8

Blight

Answer 8

a thing that spoils or damages something. a plant disease

Question 9

Maladies

Answer 9

a disease or disorder of the body or mind

Question 10

Stricken

Answer 10

seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling.

Question 11

Moribund

Answer 11

(of a person) at the point of death.

Question 12

Pollination

Answer 12

the transfer of pollen to a stigma, ovule, flower, or plant to allow fertilization.

Question 13

Withered

Answer 13

become dry and shriveled.

Question 14

Counterparts

Answer 14

a person or thing closely resembling another, especially in function

Question 15

Stark

Answer 15

severe or bare in appearance or outline.