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Vocab Ms.Ziemann
cumalitive test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Naive | an adjective that shows people or objects as simple or having a lack of experience |
| Apathy | a noun that is used to describe an absence of dedication, enthusiasm,or excitement |
| Vacuous | an adjective meaning expressing or characterized by a lack of ideas or intelligence |
| Impair | a verb meaning to make or cause to become worse; diminish in ability, value, excellence, etc. |
| Efficient | An adjective meaning to perform or function in the best possible manner |
| Versatile | An adjective meaning capable of or adapted for many different uses or skills |
| Diverse | An adjective meaning to have variety |
| Inertia | A noun meaning the tendency of a body to preserve its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force |
| Density | A noun meaning the degree to which something is filled, crowded, or occupied |
| Viscosity | A noun meaning the extend to which a fluid resists a tendency to flow |
| Discontent | An adjective meaning not pleased or satisfied |
| Opposition | A noun meaning resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument. |
| Hostility | A noun meaning opposition or resistance to an idea, plan, project, etc. |
| Compound | A adjective meaning composed of two or more parts, elements, or ingredients A noun meaning something formed by combining parts, elements, etc. Also: chemistry. a pure substance composed of two or more elements whose composition is constant. |
| Redeem | A verb meaning to buy or pay off; clear by payment. |
| Endow | A verb meaning to provide with property, income, or a source of income. |
| Sustenance | A noun meaning the supporting of life or health; maintenance or means of livelihood |
| Intuition | A noun meaning direct perception of truth or fact, independent of any reasoning process; immediate apprehension. |
| Fester | A verb meaning to be or become an increasing source of irritation or poisoning. |
| Propensity | A noun meaning a natural tendency to behave a certain way. |
| Ideological | An adjective that describes political, cultural, or religious beliefs. |
| Rationale | A noun meaning an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena |
| Proposition | A noun meaning something (such as a plan or offer) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider |
| Deter | A verb meaning to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding. |
| Inevitable | An adjective meaning unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped |
| Repercussion | A noun meaning an effect or result, often indirect or remote, of some event or action |
| Conscientious | An adjective meaning controlled by or done according to one’s inner sense of what is right |
| Normalcy | A noun meaning the quality or condition of being normal, as the general economic, political, and social conditions of a nation |
| Humanitarian | A noun meaning a person actively engaged in promoting human welfare and social reforms, as a philanthropist. |
| Solvent | A noun meaning a substance that dissolves another to form a solution |
| Emulate | A verb meaning to try to equal or excel; imitate with effort to equal or surpass |
| Desolation | A noun defined as the state of being uninhabited, lonely, or dreary |
| Decimation | A noun meaning the act of destroying a great number or proportion |
| Sublimation | A noun meaning the transition of a substance directly from the solid to the gas phase without passing through the liquid phase |
| Concentration | A noun meaning the amount of solute that is dissolved in a solution A noun meaning a close gathering of people or things A noun meaning the action or power of focusing one’s attention |
| Incessant | an adjective meaning continuing without stopping |
| Eminent | an adjective meaning high in station, rank, or repute; prominent; distinguished. |
| Prudent | an adjective meaning having or showing careful good judgment. |
| Augment | a verb meaning to make larger; enlarge in size, number, strength, or extent; increase. |
| Eloquent | an adjective meaning having or exercising the power of fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech. |