List 3

Question 1

_____________ is (noun) the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Answer 1

infrastructure

Question 2

__________ verb) is to bring under domination or control, especially by conquest; make someone or something subordinate to

Answer 2

subjugate

Question 3

______ (verb) is to take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.

Answer 3

usurp

Question 4

to be __________(adj)is to not be self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking.

Answer 4

abstemious

Question 5

________________(noun) is the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive.

Answer 5

Circumlocution

Question 6

__________(noun) is a body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body.

Answer 6

consitituency

Question 7

to be __________(adj) is to be soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.

Answer 7

evanescent

Question 8

__________(noun) is leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.

Answer 8

hegemony

Question 9

to __________ verb) is to insert (something of a different nature) into something else.

Answer 9

interpolate

Question 10

noun) ______ is a part of the cell cycle in which replicated chromosomes are separated into two new nuclei

Answer 10

mitosis

Question 11

___________(noun) is the conventional spelling system of a language.

Answer 11

orthography

Question 12

to be _______(noun) is to be a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.

Answer 12

partisan

Question 13

___________(adj) is dangerously high or steep; (of an action) done suddenly and without careful consideration.

Answer 13

precipitous

Question 14

a _________(noun) is a person advocating that the right to vote be extended to more people, especially to women.

Answer 14

suffragist

Question 15

to be ________ (adj) is having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.

Answer 15

vacuous

Question 16

inter-

Answer 16

between

Question 17

intra-

Answer 17

within

Question 18

intro-

Answer 18

into

Question 19

mal-

Answer 19

bad

Question 20

mis-

Answer 20

bad

Question 21

non-

Answer 21

not

Question 22

post-

Answer 22

after

Question 23

pre-

Answer 23

before

Question 24

semi-

Answer 24

half

Question 25

sub-

Answer 25

under

Question 26

Although he had never been on an airplane, the old man could not resist making ____________________ remarks about airline safety.

Answer 26

Vacuous

Question 27

While the punctuation in the paper was fine, the writing contained many misspellings that revealed a weakness in ____________________.

Answer 27

Othogrpahy

Question 28

Since the author would often ____________________ the stories of others by adding his own text, the critics did not view him as a real writer.

Answer 28

interpolate

Question 29

While Mr. Peterson was quite ____________________ with his meals, he always put out a big feast when he had guests over for dinner.

Answer 29

abstentenious

Question 30

Without the support of a majority of the ____________________, there was no way for the contender to be elected.

Answer 30

contituency

Question 31

Because of the ____________________ of the veteran congressmen, the political rookies found it hard to get a bill on the docket.

Answer 31

hegemony

Question 32

Before the colonel makes a ____________________ decision, he must consider the number of lives he might lose in battle.

Answer 32

precipitous

Question 33

Even though April seemed interested in taking piano lessons now, her mother knew her interest was only ____________________ and would soon disappear.

Answer 33

evanescent

Question 34

If you want to be an effective prison guard, you must learn how to ____________________ the prisoners with a single glance.

Answer 34

usurp

Question 35

Sneaky people who want others to be fooled by their words often use ____________________ to hide their true purposes.

Answer 35

circumlocation

Question 36

Demanding the right to vote, the ____________________ staged a protest in front of the building where voting often took place.

Answer 36

suffragists

Question 37

Because of your ____________________ views, you are unwilling to look at other options.

Answer 37

partisan

Question 38

If it is necessary, the government has the right to ____________________ your land.

Answer 38

subjugate

Question 39

When skin cells on the body slough off, new cells created during ____________________ take their place.

Answer 39

mitosis

Question 40

Too few tax dollars go toward building ____________________, such as power plants, roads and bridges.

Answer 40

infrastructure