General Vocabulary

Question 1

Conjecture

Answer 1

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information

Question 2

Happenstance

Answer 2

Coincidence

Question 3

Absolve

Answer 3

set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.

Question 4

Capsize

Answer 4

(Of a water) overturn in the water.

Question 5

Meritocracy

Answer 5

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Question 6

Non-trivial

Answer 6

Significant

Question 7

Punitive

Answer 7

inflicting or intended as punishment.

Question 8

Pervasive

Answer 8

(especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

Question 9

Propensity

Answer 9

an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Question 10

Potentiality

Answer 10

Latent qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness.

Question 11

Latent

Answer 11

(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed.

Question 12

Egalitarian

Answer 12

relating to or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

Question 13

Autocratic

Answer 13

relating to a ruler who has absolute power.

Question 14

Egret

Answer 14

are herons, which have white or buff plumage, develop fine plumes (usually milky white) during the breeding season.

Question 15

Quasi

Answer 15

seemingly; apparently but not really.