Unit 7 Bonus

Question 1

Affectation

Answer 1

(n.) A trait, action, or expression characterized by fakeness

Question 2

Bovine

Answer 2

Sluggish, unresponsive; Dull

Question 3

Callow

Answer 3

(adj.) Immature, inexperienced

Question 4

Dichotomy

Answer 4

Division into two usually contradictory parts or opinions

Question 5

Fatuous

Answer 5

(adj.) Foolish or stupid or unintelligent

Question 6

Ferret

Answer 6

(n.) A domesticated, weasellike, usually albino animal; (v.) To drive out from a hiding place, to expel

Question 7

Knell

Answer 7

(n.) The sound of a bell ringing slowly usually for a funeral

Question 8

Laconic

Answer 8

Using few words, concise

Question 9

Macroscopic

Answer 9

(adj.) Large enough the be seen with the naked eye

Question 10

Patent

Answer 10

(n.) A grant or right from the government given to the creator of an invention for the sole right to make, use, and sell that invention for a set period of time

Question 11

Peccadillo

Answer 11

A slight trespass or offense

Question 12

Quiddity

Answer 12

(n.) An essential quality that makes something what it is; The essence of something

Question 13

Rationalize

Answer 13

To justify or make an excuse for one’s actions

Question 14

Sagacious

Answer 14

Wise and insightful; Shrewd

Question 15

Adroit

Answer 15

Having skill in the use of the bodily or mental powers