Vocab #1 S2

Question 1

Insidious (adj.)

Answer 1

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

Question 2

Maelstrom

Answer 2

A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river; a situation or a state of confused movement or violent turmoil.

Question 3

Ubiquitous (adj.)

Answer 3

Existing or being everywhere at the same time.

Question 4

Axiom (noun)

Answer 4

A statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference; an established rule or principle or a self-evident truth.

Question 5

Dissonance (noun)

Answer 5

A lack of agreement; a mingling of sounds that strike the ear harshly.

Question 6

Tenacity (noun)

Answer 6

The quality or state of being very determined and persistent.

Question 7

Exonerate (verb)

Answer 7

To relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship; to clear from accusation or blame.

Question 8

Elicit (verb)

Answer 8

To call forth or draw out (information or potential)

Question 9

Novice (noun)

Answer 9

A person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community; a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.

Question 10

Elucidate (verb)

Answer 10

To make lucid especially by explanation or analysis.

Question 11

Solace (verb and/or noun)

Answer 11

Verb: To give comfort to in grief or misfortune; to make cheerful.

Noun: Comfort in grief; a source of relief or consolation.

Question 12

Denizen (noun)

Answer 12

An inhabitant or occupant of a particular place; one that frequents a place.

Question 13

Voracious (adj.)

Answer 13

Having a huge appetite; excessively eager.

Question 14

Putative (adj.)

Answer 14

Commonly accepted or supposed; assumed to exist or to have existed.

Question 15

Modicum (noun)

Answer 15

A small portion; a limited quantity.