Vocab

Question 1

Connote

(Their refusal to denounce these measures can only Connote approval.)

Answer 1

to signify or suggest (certain meanings, ideas, etc.) in addition to the explicit or primary meaning.

Question 2

connotation

(The work functions both by analogy and by Connotation.)

Answer 2

an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

Question 3

ramifications

(Any change is bound to have legal Ramifications.)

Answer 3

a consequence of an action or event, especially when complex or unwelcome.

Question 4

anachronistic

(she is rebelling against the Anachronistic morality of her parents)

Answer 4

belonging to a period other than that being portrayed

Question 5

anachronism

(the wigs and robes are clearly an Anachronism in the legal system)

Answer 5

a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned

Question 6

archaic

(He cringed at his own use of such an Archaic word)

Answer 6

very old or old-fashioned.

Question 7

loan word

(he knew Rob would not Loan him money)

Answer 7

a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest.

Question 8

vis-a-vis

(I need to speak to James Lewis vis-à-vis the arrangements for Thursday.)

Answer 8

in relation to; with regard to.

Question 9

quid pro quo

(These negotiations always take place on a quid pro quo basis.)

Answer 9

an agreement between two or more parties in which there is a reciprocal exchange of goods or services

Question 10

schadenfreude

(Looks like the in-flight menu was a hefty serving of schadenfreude)

Answer 10

the emotional experience of pleasure in response to another’s misfortune.

Question 11

ad hominem

(She knows how to debate ideas without engaging in argument ad hominem.)

Answer 11

Attacking the person

Question 12

aesthetic