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Vocab 1 (11)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ensuing | Following as a result; occurring afterward. |
| Resourceful | Skilled at finding clever and effective ways to solve problems. |
| Loophole | An ambiguity or weakness in a rule that allows someone to avoid its intended effect. |
| Hostile | Unfriendly, antagonistic, or strongly opposed. |
| Broker | To arrange or negotiate an agreement between opposing sides. |
| Convene | To bring people together for a meeting or discussion. |
| Antiquated | Old-fashioned or outdated; no longer suitable for modern use. |
| Connotation | An idea or feeling associated with a word beyond its literal meaning. |
| Minuscule | Extremely small or insignificant. |
| Attributable | Capable of being explained as caused by a particular person, thing, or factor. |
| Critique | A detailed analysis or evaluation, often identifying strengths and weaknesses. |
| Compensatory | Intended to make up for a loss, injury, or disadvantage. |
| Punitive | Intended as punishment or designed to impose a penalty. |
| Insidious | Gradually harmful or dangerous in a way that may not be immediately obvious. |
| Vitriolic | Extremely harsh, bitter, or malicious in language or criticism. |
| Excoriated | Criticized severely and publicly. |
| Rescinded | Officially withdrawn, cancelled, or revoked. |
| Plagiarized | Used another person’s words or ideas without properly giving credit. |
| Indignant | Angry because of something perceived as unfair or unjust. |
| Parsing | Examining something carefully by separating it into its component parts. |
| Chagrin | Distress or embarrassment caused by disappointment or failure. |
| Elocution | The skill or art of clear and expressive public speaking. |
| Self-effacement | The tendency to avoid drawing attention to oneself or one’s accomplishments. |
| Prodigious | Remarkably great in size, amount, degree, or ability. |