Unit 10 Vocab

Question 1

conducive

Answer 1

adj. making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible
syn. beneficial, valuable, good for, favorable
ant. unfavorable

Question 2

drivel

Answer 2

n. nonsense; talk nonsense
syn. ramble, rubbish, gibberish ant. rationality, sense

Question 3

impugn

Answer 3

v. dispute the truth, va;idity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question
syn. challenge, dispute, query ant. support

Question 4

innuendo

Answer 4

n. an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one
syn. insinuation, hint, suggestion, implication
ant. proof, confirmation, affirmation

Question 5

jaded

Answer 5

adj. tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after have had too much of something
syn. weary, drained ant.

Question 6

odium

Answer 6

n. general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions
syn. disgust, hate, repulsion, loathing

Question 7

relegate

Answer 7

v. consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position
syn. downgrade, lower, put down ant. promote, upgrade, praise

Question 8

subservient

Answer 8

adj. prepared to obey others unquestionably
syn. compliant, passive, submissive ant. independent, dominant

Question 9

taut

Answer 9

adj. stretched or pulled tight, no slack
syn. tight, rigid, stressed ant. loose, relaxed

Question 10

wary

Answer 10

adj. feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems
syn. cautious, careful
ant. trustful, inattentive