Vocabulary 2

Question 1

disuse

Answer 1

the state of not being used

Question 2

docile

Answer 2

ready to accept control or instruction

Question 3

endorse

Answer 3

declare one’s public approval or support of

Question 4

epoch

Answer 4

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

Question 5

equilibrium

Answer 5

a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced

Question 6

evade

Answer 6

escape or avoid

Question 7

exemplify

Answer 7

be a typical example of

Question 8

expenditure

Answer 8

the action of spending funds

Question 9

extravagant

Answer 9

lacking restraint in spending money or using resources
costing too much money
exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate; absurd

Question 10

facilitate

Answer 10

make (an action or process) easy or easier

Question 11

fastidious

Answer 11

very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

Question 12

fortify

Answer 12

provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack
add spirits to (wine) to make port, sherry, or a similar drink

Question 13

foster

Answer 13

encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good)
raise up

Question 14

genuine

Answer 14

truly what something is said to be

Question 15

hinder

Answer 15

create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction

Question 16

hoard

Answer 16

a stock or store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded

Question 17

ignorant

Answer 17

lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated

Question 18

immune

Answer 18

resistant to a particular infection or toxin owing to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells

Question 19

impeccable

Answer 19

(of behavior, performance, or appearance) in accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless

Question 20

imposter

Answer 20

a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain

Question 21

impromptu

Answer 21

done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed

Question 22

incessant

Answer 22

(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption

Question 23

incite

Answer 23

encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior): the offense of inciting racial hatred

Question 24

incumbent

Answer 24

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility

Question 25

indifferent

Answer 25

having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned