vocab

Question 1

altruistic

Answer 1

adj. showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish

Question 2

habitus

Answer 2

n.
1. a person’s general constitution, especially physical build
2. the way a person of a particular background perceives and reacts to the world

Question 3

futile

Answer 3

adj. incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

Question 4

impetus

Answer 4

n. something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly

Question 5

incredulous

Answer 5

adj. (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something

Question 6

ameliorate

Answer 6

v. make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better

( improve )

Question 7

epitome

Answer 7

n. a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

( epitome of … )

Question 8

innocuous

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adj. not harmful or offensive

( harmless )

Question 9

burgeoning

Answer 9

adj. beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing

Question 10

idiosyncratic

Answer 10

adj. relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individualistic

Question 11

circumvent

Answer 11

v. find a way around (an obstacle)

Question 12

reverent

Answer 12

adj. feeling or showing deep and solemn respect

Question 13

contemptuous

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adj. showing contempt; scornful

( disrespectful )

Question 14

callous

Answer 14

adj. showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

Question 15

flippant

Answer 15

adj. not showing a serious or respectful attitude

Question 16

dogmatic

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adj. inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true

( assertive )

Question 17

rebuking

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adj. expressing sharp disapproval or criticism

Question 18

incongruous

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adj. not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something

( out of place, inappropriate )

Question 19

maladroit

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adj. inefficient or inept; clumsy

Question 20

pedantic

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adj. excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous

( perfectionist )

Question 21

effusive

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adj. showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner

Question 22

culmination

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n. highest/climatic point of something, especially as attained after a long time

( climax, peak )

Question 23

albeit

Answer 23

c. although

( albeit w/ )

Question 24

pundit

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n. an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give their opinions to the public

Question 25

bulwark

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n. a defensive wall

Question 26

surmount

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v. overcome (a difficulty or obstacle)

Question 27

populace

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n. the people living in a particular country or area ( population )

Question 28

dissent

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n. the holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held ( disagreement )

Question 29

pretext

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n. a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason ( excuse )

Question 30

tyranny

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n. cruel and oppressive government or rule

Question 31

consign

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v. deliver (something) to a person's keeping ( assign )

Question 32

devotee

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n. a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something

Question 33

feverish

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adj. characterized by or displaying a frenetic excitement or energy

Question 34

incessant

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adj. (of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption ( continual )

Question 35

colossal

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adj. extremely large or great

Question 36

augment

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v. make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

Question 37

augment

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v. make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

Question 38

ostensibly

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adv. as appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; apparently

Question 39

disenfranchise

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v. deprive (someone) of the right to vote

Question 40

tomfoolery

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n. foolish or silly behaviour

Question 41

amorphous

Answer 41

adj. without a clearly defined shape or form ( unstructured, unshaped )

Question 42

amorphous

Answer 42

adj. without a clearly defined shape or form ( unstructured, unshaped )

Question 43

kismet

Answer 43

n. destiny; fate