Vocab Ch. 17-20 pt.2

Question 1

aggregate

Answer 1

1. A group of things gathered into a whole; sum total.

2. Calculated by combining units or items.

Question 2

allocate

Answer 2

1. To set aside for a specific purpose; to allot.

2. To distribute according to a plan.

Question 3

augur

Answer 3

1. To predict future events, especially from omens.

2. To give promise of.

Question 4

bastion

Answer 4

1. A fortified area or position; a person, place, or thing that is a source of strength.
2. Something that is considered a stronghold.

Question 5

decorum

Answer 5

Suitable, proper behavior or speech.

Question 6

defunct

Answer 6

No longer existing or functioning.

Question 7

disarray

Answer 7

A lack of order; confusion.

Question 8

halcyon

Answer 8

Calm, peaceful, and happy; prosperous.

Question 9

homily

Answer 9

A lecture, usually long, on how to behave morally.

Question 10

hyperbole

Answer 10

Extravagant exaggeration.

Question 11

importune

Answer 11

To plead for persistently.

Question 12

jurisdiction

Answer 12

Legal authority to govern or control.

Question 13

ruminate

Answer 13

To think over again and again; to ponder.

Question 14

temerity

Answer 14

Reckless boldness without regard to danger or opposition.

Question 15

winnow

Answer 15

To separate and remove what is undesirable and leave what is desirable; to blow away the chaff from grain.

Question 16

acoustics

Answer 16

The properties of an enclosed space that affect sound quality.

Question 17

august

Answer 17

Inspiring great respect or admiration; noble.

Question 18

auspices

Answer 18

Protection, support, or guidance; patronage.

Question 19

cavil

Answer 19

1. To criticize unimportant things; to quibble.

2. A minor criticism.

Question 20

curator

Answer 20

A person in charge of an exhibition; an overseer of a museum or library collection.

Question 21

extant

Answer 21

Still existing; not lost or destroyed.

Question 22

gamut

Answer 22

The entire range of something.

Question 23

ineffable

Answer 23

Incapable of being expressed in words.

Question 24

mellifluous

Answer 24

Sweetly flowing; pleasant to the ear.

Question 25

mien

Answer 25

A person’s manner, appearance, or expression; bearing.

Question 26

nonpareil

Answer 26

A person or thing without an equal.

Question 27

patina

Answer 27

1. A green film that forms on copper exposed to the elements. 2. A beautiful surface finish, the result of age and proper care.

Question 28

rapt

Answer 28

1. Fully absorbed; engrossed. | 2. Filled with deep pleasure; enraptured.

Question 29

resuscitate

Answer 29

To revive from unconsciousness or apparent death; to revive or restore to health or vigor.

Question 30

amenable

Answer 30

Responsive; willing to be controlled or to take advice.

Question 31

ascribe

Answer 31

To attribute to a source or a cause.

Question 32

charisma

Answer 32

A special quality in a person that inspires devotion or fascination in others.

Question 33

dearth

Answer 33

Scarcity; a shortage.

Question 34

demoralize

Answer 34

To destroy the morals or morale of someone; to weaken the spirit or courage of someone.

Question 35

ebullient

Answer 35

Bubbling with enthusiasm or high spirits.

Question 36

entrepreneur

Answer 36

An individual who manages and takes the risk of a business.

Question 37

fatuous

Answer 37

Foolish; silly; stupid.

Question 38

harbinger

Answer 38

A person or thing that is a symbol of what is to come.

Question 39

homogeneous

Answer 39

Of a similar kind or nature; uniform throughout.

Question 40

incumbent

Answer 40

1. One who occupies an office or position. 2. Currently in office. 3. (used with on or upon) Resting upon as a duty or obligation.

Question 41

matriarchy

Answer 41

A society that is headed by a female.

Question 42

neophyte

Answer 42

A beginner; a novice.

Question 43

prerogative

Answer 43

A special right limited to a person, group, or office; a privilege.

Question 44

accost

Answer 44

To approach and speak to in an aggressive or challenging way.

Question 45

avarice

Answer 45

Greed for wealth.

Question 46

bilk

Answer 46

To cheat out of what is due.

Question 47

consummate

Answer 47

Extremely skilled; complete or perfect.

Question 48

conversant

Answer 48

(used with with) Having knowledge or experience; well-informed.

Question 49

credulous

Answer 49

Willing to believe things with only slight or no evidence; easily convinced.

Question 50

euphoria

Answer 50

A feeling of great happiness or well-being.

Question 51

fortuitous

Answer 51

Happening by lucky chance; accidental.

Question 52

hypothetical

Answer 52

Based on something that is not actual but assumed or supposed.

Question 53

incoherant

Answer 53

Not connected; confused; rambling.

Question 54

miniscule

Answer 54

Very small in size or importance.

Question 55

pleasantry

Answer 55

Very small in size or importance.

Question 56

procrastinate

Answer 56

To put off until later.

Question 57

qualm

Answer 57

A feeling of uneasiness as to whether what one is doing is right or wise; a misgiving.

Question 58

stigma

Answer 58

A mark of shame or disgrace.

Question 59

stigmatize

Answer 59

To give a bad name to.