week 4/17 - 4/21

Question 1

affiliate

Answer 1

to associate; join

Question 2

agenda

Answer 2

a list of items to address during a meeting

Question 3

canvass

Answer 3

to conduct a public opinion poll; to ask for support

Question 4

cohort

Answer 4

a group united by a common activity

Question 5

collective

Answer 5

a group or cooperative organization

Question 6

conclave

Answer 6

a meeting conducted in private

Question 7

consensus

Answer 7

an agreement of opinion or belief

Question 8

convene

Answer 8

to assemble as an official group or meeting

Question 9

coterie

Answer 9

a circle of close associates or friends

Question 10

dais

Answer 10

a platform in a meeting room for speakers or guests

Question 11

delegation

Answer 11

one or more persons appointed to represent others

Question 12

faction

Answer 12

a group with a distinct interest within a larger group

Question 13

laity

Answer 13

the people of a religious faith, distinguished from its clergy

Question 14

lectern

Answer 14

a supporting stand for books or notes for a speaker

Question 15

liaison

Answer 15

an instance or means of communication between groups

Question 16

officiate

Answer 16

to perform official duties, as in a ceremony; to lead a group

Question 17

quorum

Answer 17

minimum number of members who must be present for business to be conducted

Question 18

roster

Answer 18

a list of names

Question 19

tribute

Answer 19

an acknowledgement of respect

Question 20

valedictory

Answer 20

a farewell speech or address