Vocab 2

Question 1

Epoch

Answer 1

a period of time in history or a person’s life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.

“the Victorian epoch”

Question 2

Hegemony

Answer 2

leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.

“Germany was united under Prussian hegemony after 1871”

Question 3

Mechanistic

Answer 3

relating to theories which explain phenomena in purely physical or deterministic terms.

“a mechanistic interpretation of nature”

Question 4

Consolidate

Answer 4

make (something) physically stronger or more solid.

“the first phase of the project is to consolidate the outside walls”

combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole.

“all manufacturing activities have been consolidated in new premises”

Question 5

Exponent (not math)

Answer 5

a person who believes in and promotes the truth or benefits of an idea or theory.

“an early exponent of the teachings of Thomas Aquinas”

Question 6

Breadth

Answer 6

wide range or extent.

“she has the advantage of breadth of experience”

Question 7

Prose

Answer 7

written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.

“a short story in prose”

(V) talk tediously.
“prosing on about female beauty”

Question 8

Insurrection

Answer 8

a violent uprising against an authority or government.

“the insurrection was savagely put down”

Question 9

Motley

Answer 9

incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate.

“a motley crew of discontents and zealots”

Question 10

Spectre

Answer 10

something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence.

“the specter of nuclear holocaust”

Question 11

Panegyric

Answer 11

a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something.

“Vera’s panegyric on friendship”

Question 12

Inexorable

Answer 12

impossible to stop or prevent.

“the seemingly inexorable march of new technology”

(of a person) impossible to persuade by request or entreaty.

“the doctors were inexorable, and there was nothing to be done”

Question 13

plight

Answer 13

a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

“we must direct our efforts toward relieving the plight of children living in poverty”

Question 14

Expropriate

Answer 14

(especially of the state) take away (property) from its owner.

Question 15

Pittance

Answer 15

a very small or inadequate amount of money paid to someone as an allowance or wage.

Question 16

Idyll

Answer 16

an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, typically an idealized or unsustainable one.

“the rural idyll remains strongly evocative in most industrialized societies”

Question 17

Propriety

Answer 17

the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.

“he always behaved with the utmost propriety”

the condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting.

“they questioned the propriety of certain investments made by the council”

Question 18

Derisive

Answer 18

expressing contempt or ridicule.

“a harsh, derisive laugh”

Question 19

Sect

Answer 19

a group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs (typically regarded as heretical) from those of a larger group to which they belong.

Question 20

Pragmatic

Answer 20

dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

“a pragmatic approach to business ethics”

Question 21

Coalition

Answer 21

an alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states.

“the party was only able to govern in coalition with three or even four other parties”

Question 22

Oscillate

Answer 22

move or swing back and forth at a regular speed.

“a pendulum oscillates about its lowest point”

Question 23

Cynicism

Answer 23

an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.

“public cynicism about change is understandable”

Question 24

Credulous

Answer 24

having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.

“a ceremony staged for credulous tourists”

Question 25

Denunciation

Answer 25

public condemnation of someone or something. "denunciation of his reckless methods"

Question 26

Disseminate

Answer 26

spread (something, especially information) widely. "health authorities should foster good practice by disseminating information"

Question 27

Eristic

Answer 27

of or characterized by debate or argument. (of an argument or arguer) aiming at winning rather than at reaching the truth.

Question 28

Fallacy

Answer 28

a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument. "the notion that the camera never lies is a fallacy"

Question 29

Ambiguous

Answer 29

(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning. "ambiguous phrases" unclear or inexact because a choice between alternatives has not been made. "the election result was ambiguous"

Question 30

Abolition

Answer 30

formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution). "the tax was abolished in 1977"

Question 31

Delegate

Answer 31

a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference. "the delegates rejected the proposal" entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself. "the power delegated to him must never be misused"

Question 32

Render

Answer 32

provide or give (a service, help, etc.). "money serves as a reward for services rendered" cause to be or become; make. "the rains rendered his escape impossible"

Question 33

Catechism

Answer 33

a series of fixed questions, answers, or precepts used for instruction in other situations. "the preventive health catechism “more exercise, less tobacco and alcohol, and better diet”"

Question 34

Hitherto

Answer 34

until now or until the point in time under discussion. "there is a need to replace what has hitherto been a haphazard method of payment"

Question 35

Revolt

Answer 35

rise in rebellion. "the insurgents revolted and had to be suppressed" Also a noun.

Question 36

Insurrection

Answer 36

a violent uprising against an authority or government. "the insurrection was savagely put down"

Question 37

Insurgent

Answer 37

a rebel or revolutionary. "an attack by armed insurgents"

Question 38

Incensed

Answer 38

very angry; enraged.

Question 39

Concession

Answer 39

a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded. "the strikers returned to work having won some concessions"

Question 40

Defraying

Answer 40

provide money to pay (a cost or expense). "the proceeds from the raffle help to defray the expenses of the evening"

Question 41

Curtail

Answer 41

reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on. "civil liberties were further curtailed"

Question 42

Fain

Answer 42

with pleasure; gladly. "I am weary and would fain get a little rest"

Question 43

Reactionary

Answer 43

(of a person or a set of views) opposing political or social liberalization or reform. "reactionary attitudes toward women's rights"

Question 44

Contemptible

Answer 44

deserving contempt; despicable. "a display of contemptible cowardice"

Question 45

Denote

Answer 45

be a sign of; indicate. "this mark denotes purity and quality"

Question 46

Amenities

Answer 46

a desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place. "heating is regarded as a basic amenity"

Question 47

Capitulating

Answer 47

cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender. "the patriots had to capitulate to the enemy forces"

Question 48

Augment

Answer 48

make (something) greater by adding to it; increase. "he augmented his summer income by painting houses"

Question 49

Veracious

Answer 49

speaking or representing the truth. "a veracious account"

Question 50

Precarious

Answer 50

not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. "a precarious ladder" dependent on chance; uncertain. "he made a precarious living as a painter"