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Zbo- vocab 15/17
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| extravagant | spending much more than is necessary or wise |
| intermediary | an intermediate agent or agency; mediator |
| subjugate | to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master |
| superficial | being at, on or near the surface |
| transcend | to rise above or go beyond the ordinary limits of; exceed |
| extrapolate | to infer an unknown from something that is known |
| intersperse | to scatter here and there or place at intervals among other things |
| subservient | serving or acting in a subordinate capacity |
| superfluous | being more than is sufficient or required; excessive |
| transgress | to violate a law, command, moral code, etc.; offend; sin |
| cursory | going rapidly over something, without noticing details; hasty |
| deference | respectful yielding to the opinion or will of another |
| insipid | without distinctive, interesting or stimulating qualities |
| contention | a struggling together in opposition; strife; conflict |
| laudable | deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable |
| sustenance | means of sustaining life; nourishment |
| conjecture | the formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence or proof |
| impartial | not partial or biased; fair; just |
| derisive | characterized by or expressing derision; ridiculing; mocking |
| mirth | gaiety or jollity especially when accompanied by laughter |