vocab #4

inferred – derived by reasoning; implied, as a conclusion

2. diverse – varied

3. articulate – speaking well

4. apprehensive – fearful; worried

5. benevolent – good; king-hearted; generous

6. virulent – very harmful (like a virus)

7. pious (piety) – deadly religious

8. skeptical – doubting

9. provincial – narrow-minded; unsophisticated

10. resignation – acceptance of a situation (secondary meaning)

11. illuminate – to light up; make clear

12. resolution (resolve) – determination (also: the solution of a problem)

13. servile – overly submissive; cringing; like a servant

14. diligent – hard-working

15. refute – to disprove

16. anarchy – lack of government; chaos

17. miser – one who saves greedily

18. discord – disagreement

19. monotonous – without variety; tiresome

20. trivial – unimportant; insignificant