HFHA part 2

Question 1

What does ‘sporadic’ mean?

Answer 1

Occasional

His attendance was sporadic at best.

Question 2

What is the definition of ‘hew out’?

Answer 2

Carve out

They hewed out a space for themselves in the industry.

Question 3

What does ‘scrutinized’ refer to?

Answer 3

Examined closely

The document was carefully scrutinized for errors.

Question 4

Define ‘affinity’.

Answer 4

Natural liking

He has an affinity for classical music.

Question 5

What does ‘exactitude’ imply?

Answer 5

Precision

Her exactitude in calculations ensured accuracy.

Question 6

What is the meaning of ‘unyielding’?

Answer 6

Stubborn

His unyielding determination led to success.

Question 7

What does it mean to ‘extrapolate’?

Answer 7

Infer from data

Scientists extrapolate future trends based on current data.

Question 8

Define ‘candor’.

Answer 8

Honesty

Her candor was refreshing in the discussion.

Question 9

What does ‘dogmatic’ mean?

Answer 9

Strongly opinionated

His dogmatic views left no room for debate.

Question 10

What does ‘jostle’ refer to?

Answer 10

Push or shove

The commuters jostled for space on the train.

Question 11

What is the definition of ‘banal’?

Answer 11

Unoriginal

His speech was filled with banal clichés.

Question 12

What does ‘prudence’ mean?

Answer 12

Cautious judgment

She handled the situation with great prudence.

Question 13

Define ‘vacillating’.

Answer 13

Indecisive

His vacillating stance frustrated his team.

Question 14

What does ‘stalwart’ imply?

Answer 14

Loyal and strong

She was a stalwart supporter of the cause.

Question 15

What does ‘pretentious’ mean?

Answer 15

Trying to seem more important

His pretentious manner annoyed everyone.

Question 16

What does ‘inextricable’ mean?

Answer 16

Impossible to separate

Their fates were inextricably linked.

Question 17

Define ‘subversive’.

Answer 17

Seeking to overthrow

The novel contained subversive political ideas.

Question 18

What does ‘presage’ refer to?

Answer 18

Sign of future events

Dark clouds presage a coming storm.

Question 19

What is the meaning of ‘inducement’?

Answer 19

Motive or stimulus

The bonus was an inducement to work harder.

Question 20

What does ‘extraneous’ mean?

Answer 20

Irrelevant

The report contained extraneous details.

Question 21

Define ‘pernicious’.

Answer 21

Harmful

Smoking has a pernicious effect on health.

Question 22

What does ‘insular’ imply?

Answer 22

Narrow-minded

His insular mindset limited his worldview.

Question 23

What is the definition of ‘ingenious’?

Answer 23

Clever and inventive

The solution was truly ingenious.

Question 24

What does ‘pristine’ mean?

Answer 24

Pure and untouched

The beach remained pristine despite tourism.

Question 25

What does 'stymied' refer to?

Answer 25

Blocked or hindered ## Footnote His progress was stymied by lack of funds.

Question 26

What does 'defunct' mean?

Answer 26

No longer in use ## Footnote The old factory is now defunct.

Question 27

What does 'notorious' imply?

Answer 27

Famous for something bad ## Footnote The criminal was notorious for his heists.

Question 28

What is the meaning of 'unpalatability'?

Answer 28

Unpleasant taste ## Footnote The unpalatability of the dish was obvious.

Question 29

precipitating

Answer 29

cause event to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely | "the incident precipitated a political crisis"

Question 30

What does 'corroborate' mean?

Answer 30

Confirm with evidence ## Footnote The witness corroborated his story.

Question 31

What does 'circumvent' imply?

Answer 31

Avoid by being clever ## Footnote They found a way to circumvent the law.

Question 32

Define 'disparage'.

Answer 32

Criticize unfairly ## Footnote He disparaged his colleague’s efforts.

Question 33

What does 'outstrip' mean?

Answer 33

Surpass ## Footnote The new model outstripped its predecessor in speed.

Question 34

What does 'obviate' refer to?

Answer 34

Prevent ## Footnote Proper planning can obviate many problems.

Question 35

What does 'sequester' mean?

Answer 35

Isolate ## Footnote The jury was sequestered during the trial.

Question 36

putative

Answer 36

generally considered or reputed to be. | "the putative author of the book"

Question 37

What does 'elide' mean?

Answer 37

Leave out ## Footnote The speech elided key details.

Question 38

What does 'thwarted' imply?

Answer 38

Prevented from happening ## Footnote His attempts were thwarted at every turn.

Question 39

Define 'verdant'.

Answer 39

Green and lush ## Footnote The verdant fields stretched for miles.

Question 40

What does 'festoons' refer to?

Answer 40

Decorations ## Footnote The hall was decorated with festive festoons.

Question 41

What does 'percolate' mean?

Answer 41

Spread gradually ## Footnote New ideas slowly percolated through the team.

Question 42

What is the definition of 'dissimilitude'?

Answer 42

Dissimilarity ## Footnote The dissimilitude between the twins was striking.

Question 43

What does 'virtuosity' imply?

Answer 43

Great skill ## Footnote His virtuosity on the violin was unmatched.

Question 44

What does 'concomitant' mean?

Answer 44

Accompanying ## Footnote The rise in crime was concomitant with poverty.

Question 45

Define 'agglomeration'.

Answer 45

Cluster or mass ## Footnote The city was an agglomeration of cultures.

Question 46

What does 'intercede' mean?

Answer 46

Intervene ## Footnote She interceded on his behalf.

Question 47

What does 'anthropomorphic' refer to?

Answer 47

Giving human traits to non-human things ## Footnote The cartoon had anthropomorphic animals.

Question 48

What does 'disconcerting' imply?

Answer 48

Disturbing ## Footnote His sudden change in behavior was disconcerting.

Question 49

What is the meaning of 'imperceptible'?

Answer 49

Not able to be perceived ## Footnote The change was nearly imperceptible.

Question 50

What does 'insurmountable' mean?

Answer 50

Impossible to overcome ## Footnote The obstacles seemed insurmountable.

Question 51

Define 'facetious'.

Answer 51

Joking inappropriately ## Footnote His facetious remarks were inappropriate.

Question 52

What does 'vignette' refer to?

Answer 52

Short descriptive scene ## Footnote The book included several vignettes of daily life.

Question 53

What does 'ambidextrous' mean?

Answer 53

Equally skilled with both hands ## Footnote She is ambidextrous and can write with both hands.

Question 54

Define 'colloquialism'.

Answer 54

Informal phrase ## Footnote His speech was filled with colloquialisms.

Question 55

What does 'transpose' mean?

Answer 55

Switch positions ## Footnote He transposed the letters by mistake.

Question 56

What does 'irrefutable' imply?

Answer 56

Cannot be disproven ## Footnote The evidence was irrefutable.

Question 57

What does 'appease' mean?

Answer 57

Calm ## Footnote She tried to appease the angry customer.

Question 58

What is the meaning of 'anomalous'?

Answer 58

Unusual ## Footnote His results were anomalous compared to others.

Question 59

What does 'inexplicable' mean?

Answer 59

Unexplainable ## Footnote His actions were inexplicable.

Question 60

What does 'interdicted' refer to?

Answer 60

Prohibited ## Footnote The area was interdicted for safety reasons.

Question 61

Define 'supposition'.

Answer 61

Assumption ## Footnote His argument was based on mere supposition.

Question 62

What does 'acquiesce' mean?

Answer 62

Agree reluctantly ## Footnote She acquiesced to their demands.

Question 63

What does 'epitomized' imply?

Answer 63

Represented perfectly ## Footnote He epitomized the ideal leader.

Question 64

What does 'elicit' mean?

Answer 64

Draw out ## Footnote The teacher elicited thoughtful responses.

Question 65

What does 'disquieted' mean?

Answer 65

Made uneasy ## Footnote She was disquieted by the strange noise.