Vocab List 1

Question 1

Irony

Answer 1

The expression of ones meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typical for humorous or empathetic effect

Question 2

Vehement

Answer 2

Showing strong feeling, forceful, passionate, or intense

Question 3

Usurp

Answer 3

Take (a power or importance) illegally or by force

Question 4

Impeach

Answer 4

Call into question the integrity or validity of (a practice)

Question 5

Pecuniary

Answer 5

Of, relating to, or consisting of money

Question 6

Sanguine

Answer 6

Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation

Question 7

Infrastructure

Answer 7

The basically physical and organizational structures and facilities (ie buildings, roads, and power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise

Question 8

Reciprocal

Answer 8

Given, felt, or done in return

Question 9

Omnipotent

Answer 9

All powerful

Question 10

Auspicious

Answer 10

Conductive to success; favorable

Question 11

Precipitous

Answer 11

Dangerously high or steep

Question 12

Diffident

Answer 12

Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence

Question 13

Subjugate

Answer 13

Bring under domination or control, especially by conquest

Question 14

Inculcate

Answer 14

Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction

Question 15

Wrought

Answer 15

(Of metals) beaten out or shaped by hammering