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Quiz #4
American/Whisl 2014-15
Question | Answer |
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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 |