WIC 2611 TEST 03

surfeit

an amount of something that is too large or more than you need

equilibrium

a state of balance between opposing forces, actions, or influences

schism

a formal division or split between people in a group, organization, or religious body caused by strong differences in opinion or belief

conducive

making it easy, possible, or likely for a good result or event to happen

foment

to stir up, provoke, or cause trouble, rebellion, or other undesirable things to develop

prevaricate

to avoid giving a direct answer or telling the truth in order to mislead or hide the facts

umbrage

a feeling of annoyance, resentment, or offense, usually caused by a belief that someone has been rude or disrespectful

enmity

a deep-seated, fixed feeling of hatred, ill will, or hostility between people, groups, or forces

analogous

having similar features, functions, or traits to something else

abridge

to make a book, play, or piece of writing shorter by removing details and information that is not important

discursive

wanders from topic to topic without a strict structure; based on logical reasoning rather than intuition

indubitable

too clear and certain to be doubted

induce

to persuade someone to do something or to cause a specific event, state, or condition to happen

procure

get or obtain something, especially when it takes special effort, care, or formal steps

frugal

being careful with money, food, and other resources so you only use what is necessary and avoid waste

bifurcate

divide or split into two separate parts, branches, or forks

pernicious

having a very harmful or damaging effect, especially in a gradual, hidden, or subtle way

tortuous

full of twists and turns, or long, complicated, and not direct

sweeping

large, wide-ranging, or affecting many people and things at once

vouch for

to give a personal guarantee, promise, or proof

collude

to work together secretly or illegally to deceive, cheat, or gain an unfair advantage

tractable

easily managed, controlled, or dealt with

summation

a short, clear description that gives the main facts or ideas about something

list

To lean or tilt to one side, such as a ship listing in the water.

sensational

causing great surprise, excitement, or interest, or being extremely good

govern

to officially control, lead, or manage a country, organization, or system, and to make decisions about laws and policies

slippery

Hard to define, pin down, or understand completely

sham

something or someone that is not real or genuine, and is meant to trick or deceive people

fissure

a long, deep crack, split, or narrow opening in a surface, material, or anatomical structure