Vocab 1

Question 1

Abstract

Answer 1

Generalized, theoretical, or not concrete

Question 2

Conjecture

Answer 2

A guess based on skimpy or uncertain evidence

Question 3

Purport

Answer 3

Meaning, sense, or substance.

Question 4

Crux

Answer 4

The critical or most important point, or a perplexing point that is difficult to explain.

Question 5

Relevant

Answer 5

Pertinent, applicable, or to the point.

Question 6

Pertinent

Answer 6

Relevant, apt, or bearing upon the matter in hand.

Question 7

Apposite

Answer 7

Highly appropriate, fitting, or relevant.

Question 8

Ergo

Answer 8

Therefor or consequently

Question 9

Predicate

Answer 9

To found or base upon.

Question 10

Verity

Answer 10

Truth, fact, or reality.

Question 11

Dogmatic

Answer 11

Excessively positive in manner or utterance.

Question 12

Anomaly

Answer 12

An abnormality or departure from the general role

Question 13

Specious

Answer 13

Appearing to be correct or plausible without really being so

Question 14

Induction

Answer 14

The process of reasoning from particular facts to a general conclusion

Question 15

Refute

Answer 15

To disprove or demonstrate the falsity of something

Question 16

Entity

Answer 16

Something that has existence or reality

Question 17

Stoicism

Answer 17

Patient endurance, or indifference to pleasure or pain.

Question 18

Ascertain

Answer 18

To find out or make sure of

Question 19

Assay

Answer 19

To test, evaluate, or analyze

Question 20

Plumb

Answer 20

To test the depth of, or to solve

Question 21

Canvass

Answer 21

To examine fully or survey in detail; or to solicit

Question 22

Reconnoiter

Answer 22

To survey, examine, or explore

Question 23

Ferret

Answer 23

To investigate, search out, or bring to light.

Question 24

Educe

Answer 24

To bring out or draw forth

Question 25

Imbibe

Answer 25

To drink, absorb, or take in

Question 26

Rote

Answer 26

A routine or a fixed, mechanical way of doing something

Question 27

Etymology

Answer 27

The study of the origin and development of words

Question 28

Philology

Answer 28

Linguistics, or the study of language or written word

Question 29

Archaeology

Answer 29

The study of the material remains of the life and culture of ancient peoples

Question 30

Sociology

Answer 30

The study of society and social groups

Question 31

Ethnology

Answer 31

The study of the races and cultures of people

Question 32

Tutelage

Answer 32

Instruction or guardianship

Question 33

Foreshadow

Answer 33

To show beforehand, indicate the shape or things to come, or foretell

Question 34

Portend

Answer 34

To foreshadow, warn, or be an omen of

Question 35

Presentiment

Answer 35

A premonition, or a feeling that something is about to happen

Question 36

Signify

Answer 36

To show or make known

Question 37

Auspicious

Answer 37

Favorable, fortunate, or of good omen

Question 38

Propitious

Answer 38

Favorable or boding well

Question 39

Evince

Answer 39

To display or give signs of a feeling or a trait

Question 40

Mien

Answer 40

The manner, appearance, or bearing of a person.

Question 41

Ensign

Answer 41

A flag, banner, or badge.

Question 42

Harbinger

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A forerunner, or something that comes before and makes known of what is to follow

Question 43

Lucid

Answer 43

Clear or easily understood; mentally clear, sane, or rational

Question 44

Manifest

Answer 44

To reveal or display; plainly apparent

Question 45

Patent

Answer 45

Manifest or apparent to everybody; an exclusive right to an invention

Question 46

Salient

Answer 46

Prominent, conspicuous, or noticeable

Question 47

Perspicuity

Answer 47

Clearness of expression, of freedom from obscurity

Question 48

Expound

Answer 48

To explain, interpret, or clarify

Question 49

Expatiate

Answer 49

To speak or write fully; or to enlarge upon a topic

Question 50

Overt

Answer 50

Open, unhidden, obvious, or observable

Question 51

Covert

Answer 51

Hidden, secret, or concealed

Question 52

Tacit

Answer 52

Unspoken but implied

Question 53

Ulterior

Answer 53

Lying beyond what is expressed or evident

Question 54

Abstruse

Answer 54

Difficult to understand

Question 55

Garble

Answer 55

To distort the sense of, or to mutilate in order to mislead

Question 56

Bleat

Answer 56

To make dim, blurred, or indistinct

Question 57

Foursquare

Answer 57

Unyielding, unshakably firm, or forthright

Question 58

Determinate

Answer 58

Resolved, definite, or clearly decided

Question 59

Intrinsic

Answer 59

Inherent and essential, or belonging to the nature of a thing

Question 60

Questionable

Answer 60

Open to doubt, uncertain, or problematic

Question 61

Fortuitous

Answer 61

Accidental or happening by chance

Question 62

Cursory

Answer 62

Hasty, hurried, or not thorough

Question 63

Cogitation

Answer 63

The set of thinking or reflecting