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Quiz #4
American/Whisl 2014-15
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| precedent | An example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action |
| punitive | Inflicting or aiming at punishment |
| redress | (v) to set right, remedy (n) relief from wrong or injury |
| sojourn | (n) a temporary stay (v) to stay for a time |
| inertia | inactivity, especially with regard to effort, motion, action, and the like |
| vector | a quantity possessing both magnitude and direction |
| urbane | refined in manner or style |
| affiliated | associated, connected |
| ascertain | to find out |
| attainment | an accomplishment, the act of achieving |
| bequeath | to give or pass as an inheritance |
| cogent | forceful, convincing |
| converge | to move toward one point |
| disperse | to scatter |
| esteem | to regard highly (n) a highly favorable opinion |
| expunge | to erase, destroy |
| finite | having limits; lasting for a limited time |
| invulnerable | not able to be wounded or hurt |
| malevolent | spiteful; showing ill will |
| nonchalant | cool and confident |