Unit 3

Question 1

Acculturation

Answer 1

The adoption of behaviors from a surrounding society

Question 2

Adventitious

Answer 2

Accidental, resulting from chance

Question 3

Ascribe

Answer 3

To assign as a quality or attribute

Question 4

Circuitous

Answer 4

Taking a roundabout, lengthy course

Question 5

Commiserate

Answer 5

To feel or express sorrow or pity for; sympathize with

Question 6

Enjoin

Answer 6

To instruct with society; to forbid or prohibit

Question 7

Expedite

Answer 7

To hasten the movement or progress of

Question 8

Expiate

Answer 8

To make amends for

Question 9

Ferment

Answer 9

A state of agitation or turbulent change or development; to make turbulent, to excite or agitate

Question 10

Inadvertent

Answer 10

Accidental, unintentional

Question 11

Nominal

Answer 11

In name only; insignificantly small, minor

Question 12

Noncommittal

Answer 12

Not decisive; unwilling to make a decision

Question 13

Petulate

Answer 13

To embezzle funds or engage in embezzlement

Question 14

Proclivity

Answer 14

A natural propensity or inclination; tendency

Question 15

Sangfroid

Answer 15

Coolness and composure, especially in trying circumstances

Question 16

Seditious

Answer 16

Eager to overthrow the current government; intently focused on rebellion

Question 17

Tenuous

Answer 17

Having little substance; flimsy

Question 18

Vitriolic

Answer 18

Bitterly scathing; cruel and sarcastic

Question 19

Wheedle

Answer 19

To persuade by flattery or guile; cajole

Question 20

Abominate

Answer 20

To detest or hate intensely