vocab unit 3

Question 1

Abominate

Answer 1

To have intense dislike or hatred for

Question 2

Acculturation

Answer 2

The modification of the structures of one group or society by contact with those of another

Question 3

adventitious

Answer 3

resulting in chance; unplanned

(neutral or positive connotation)

Question 4

ascribe

Answer 4

to assign or refer to

Question 5

circuitous

Answer 5

roundabout; not direct

Question 6

commiserate

Answer 6

to sympathize with; have pity or sorrow for

Question 7

enjoin

Answer 7

to direct or order

Question 8

expedite

Answer 8

to make easy, cause to progress fast

Question 9

expiate

Answer 9

to make up for

Question 10

ferment

Answer 10

a state of great excitement

Question 11

inadvertent

Answer 11

resulting from or marked by lack of attention

(negative connotation)

Question 12

nominal

Answer 12

existing in name only, not real, or to small to be taken seriously

(know both)

Question 13

noncommittal

Answer 13

not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position

Question 14

peculate

Answer 14

to steal something that has been given into ones trust

Question 15

proclivity

Answer 15

a natural or habitual inclination or tendency

Question 16

sangfroid

Answer 16

composure or coolness

Question 17

seditious

Answer 17

resistant to lawful authority

Question 18

tenuous

Answer 18

weak or slight

Question 19

vitriolic

Answer 19

bitter, sarcastic

Question 20

wheedle

Answer 20

to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end