Unit 3

Question 1

apathy

Answer 1

a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern; indifference

Question 2

ambiguous

Answer 2

open to more than one interpretation; unclear in meaning

Question 3

cajole

Answer 3

to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

Question 4

decorum

Answer 4

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety

Question 5

deterrent

Answer 5

a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something

Question 6

embellish

Answer 6

to make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features

Question 7

fallacy

Answer 7

a mistaken belief, esp. one based on unsound argument

Question 8

inadvertent

Answer 8

not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planing; unintentional

Question 9

listless

Answer 9

lacking energy or enthusiasm

Question 10

ostentatious

Answer 10

characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice

Question 11

perpetuate

Answer 11

to make (something, typically an undesirable situation or an unfounded belief)

Question 12

preclude

Answer 12

to prevent from happening; to make impossible

Question 13

quandary

Answer 13

a state or perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation

Question 14

relegate

Answer 14

to consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position

Question 15

somber

Answer 15

dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy