Unit 1 Vocabulary and Reading Review

Flashcards covering vocabulary definitions, synonyms context, and specific reading comprehension details from Unit 1.

What does the adjective "acquisitive" mean?

Able to get and retain ideas or information; concerned with acquiring wealth or property.

What is the definition of the verb "arrogate"?

To claim or take without right.

What does it mean if dialogue or an argument is described as "banal"?

It is hackneyed, trite, or commonplace.

What is the definition of the verb "belabor"?

To work on excessively; to thrash soundly.

What are the adjective and noun definitions of "carping"?

As an adjective: tending to find fault, especially in a petty, nasty, or hairsplitting way. As a noun: petty, nagging criticism.

What does the adjective "coherent" mean?

Holding or sticking together; making a logical whole; comprehensible, meaningful.

What is the definition of the verb "congeal"?

To change from liquid to solid, thicken; to make inflexible or rigid.

What does it mean to "emulate" someone or something?

To imitate with the intent of equaling or surpassing the model.

What is the definition of an "encomium"?

A formal expression of praise, a lavish tribute.

What is the definition of the verb "eschew"?

To avoid, shun, keep away from.

What does the adjective "germane" mean?

Relevant, appropriate, apropos, fitting.

How is the adjective "insatiable" defined?

So great or demanding as not to be satisfied.

What does it mean for a person or attitude to be "intransigent"?

Refusing to compromise, irreconcilable.

What is the definition of the adjective "invidious"?

Offensive, hateful; tending to cause bitterness and resentment.

What does the noun "largesse" mean?

Generosity in giving; lavish or bountiful contributions.

What is the definition of "reconnaissance"?

A survey made for military purposes; any kind of preliminary inspection or examination.

What is the definition of the verb "substantiate"?

To establish by evidence, prove; to give concrete or substantial form to.

What does the adjective "taciturn" mean?

Habitually silent or quiet, inclined to talk very little.

What is the definition of the verb "temporize"?

To stall or act evasively in order to gain time, avoid a confrontation, or postpone a decision; to compromise.

What does it mean if a theory or position is described as "tenable"?

Capable of being held or defended.

Under what male pen name did author Charlotte Brontë publish several of her novels?

Currer Bell.