Unit 3 Vocab Quiz.

Question 1

thin, slender, of slight importance

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tenuous

Question 2

roundabout, not direct

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circuitous

Question 3

composure or coolness

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sangfroid

Question 4

bitter, sarcastic

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vitriolic

Question 5

natural or habitual inclination or tendency

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proclivity

Question 6

resulting from or marked by lack of attention

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inadvertent

Question 7

to make amends

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expiate

Question 8

to have an intense dislike or hatred for

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abominate

Question 9

to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end, sweet-talk

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wheedle

Question 10

to take improperly for one's own use

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peculate

Question 11

resistant to lawful authority, rebellious

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seditious

Question 12

to direct or order

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enjoin

Question 13

to sympathize with, to have pity or sorrow for

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commiserate

Question 14

a state of great exitement

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ferment

Question 15

to assign or refer to

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ascribe

Question 16

the modification of the social patterns, adaption

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acculturation

Question 17

existing in name only, too small to be considered

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nominal

Question 18

who has the most national championships in college sports

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a college that isn't even close, UCLA, kenny, university of spoiled children :(

Question 19

resulting from chance, accidental

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adventitous

Question 20

cause to progress faster, accelerate

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expedite

Questions 20