UNIT 3 VOCAB

Question 1

Impede

Answer 1

To delay or slow;get in the way

Question 2

Inclusive

Answer 2

Including much or everything;broad or complete in coverage

Question 3

Advocate

Answer 3

To speak or write in favor of;support

Question 4

Jurisdiction

Answer 4

The authority to administer justice;power, range or extent of authority

Question 5

Antipathy

Answer 5

A strong dislike or distaste;hatred

Question 6

Emancipate

Answer 6

To set free from slavery,captivity, or oppression

Question 7

Preposterous

Answer 7

Contrary to nature reason and thus laughable;absured

Question 8

Idosyncrasy

Answer 8

A personal perculiarty;Quirk

Question 9

Precarious

Answer 9

Dangerous;risky;dangerously uncertain

Question 10

Mesmerize

Answer 10

To hypnotize or fascinate;hold spellbound

Question 11

Metamorphosis

Answer 11

A great or complete change;transformation

Question 12

Travesty

Answer 12

A crude,exaggerated,or ridiculous representation;mockery

Question 13

Perfunctory

Answer 13

Done on;y as a routine,with little care or interest;preformed with no interest or enthusiasm

Question 14

Notorious

Answer 14

Known widely but unfavorably;having a bed reputation

Question 15

Provocative

Answer 15

Tending to arouse interest or curiosity

Question 16

facsimile

Answer 16

An exact copy or reproduction

Question 17

Esoteric

Answer 17

Intended for or understood by only a certain group;beyond the understanding of most people

Question 18

Austere

Answer 18

Without decoration or luxury;severely simple

Question 19

Grotesque

Answer 19

Distorted or strikingly inconsistent in shape,appearance, or manner

Question 20

Distraught

Answer 20

Very troubled;distressed

Question 21

Verbose

Answer 21

Using or containing too many words

Question 22

Superficially

Answer 22

In an on-the-surface manner;not thoroughly

Question 23

Germane

Answer 23

Having to do with the issue at hand; relevent

Question 24

Lucid

Answer 24

Clearly expressed;easily understood

Question 25

Contrite

Answer 25

Truly sorry for having done wrong; repentant

Question 26

Symmetrical

Answer 26

Well proportioned;balanced;the same on both sides

Question 27

Connoisseur

Answer 27

An expert in fine art or in matters of taste

Question 28

Plight

Answer 28

A situation marked by difficulty,hardships, or misfortune

Question 29

Conspiracy

Answer 29

A secret plot by two or more people, especially for harmful or illegal purpose

Question 30

Entrepreneur

Answer 30

A person who organizes,manages,and takes the risk of a business undertaking

Question 31

Adept

Answer 31

Highly skilled;expert

Question 32

Stint

Answer 32

A specific period of work or service;amount of time spent

Question 33

Presumptuous

Answer 33

Too bold;overly confident

Question 34

Eradicate

Answer 34

To rid of altogether;wipe out

Question 35

Stringent

Answer 35

Strictly controlled or enforced;strict;severe

Question 36

Standardize

Answer 36

To make consistent;cause to confirm to model

Question 37

Encompass

Answer 37

to include;contain

Question 38

Homogeneous

Answer 38

Made up of similar or identical parts;unwavering throughout

Question 39

Sordid

Answer 39

Indecent;morally low;corrupt

Question 40

Rancor

Answer 40

Intense hatred or ill will;long-lasting resentment

Question 41

Innocuous

Answer 41

Harmless;inoffensive

Question 42

Repugnant

Answer 42

Offensive;distasteful;repulsive

Question 43

masochist

Answer 43

A person who gains satisfaction from suffering physical or psychological pain

Question 44

Flamboyant

Answer 44

Very showy;strikingly bold

Question 45

Foible

Answer 45

A minor weakness or character flaw;a minor fault in behaviour

Question 46

Recrimination

Answer 46

An accusation made in response to an accuser;countercharge

Question 47

Exhort

Answer 47

To urgent with argument or strong advice;plead earnestly

Question 48

Magnanimous

Answer 48

Noble in mind and spirit ;especially generous in forgiving

Question 49

Meticulous

Answer 49

Extremely careful exact;showing great attention to detail