College Vocab 3

Front

Which of the following best defines 'proliferation'?

Back

B) Rapid increase in number

Front

To "equivocate" means to:

A) Speak clearly and directly
B) Use ambiguous language to hide the truth
C) Agree completely
D) Write a formal letter

Back

B) Use ambiguous language to hide the truth

Front

3. A "fortuitous" event is:

A) Planned carefully
B) Happening by accident or chance
C) Unpleasant and unexpected
D) Inevitably destined

Back

B) Happening by accident or chance

Front

4. "Propensity" refers to:

A) A strong inclination or natural tendency
B) A sudden change
C) A state of confusion
D) A legal requirement

Back

A) A strong inclination or natural tendency

Front

"Solace" means:

A) A place of chaos
B) Comfort in a time of distress
C) A type of punishment
D) A kind of food

Back

B) Comfort in a time of distress

Front

An action that is "reprehensible" is:

A) Highly commendable
B) Deserving of blame or criticism
C) Legally protected
D) Of no consequence

Back

B) Deserving of blame or criticism

Front

"Attrition" is:

A) The process of gradual reduction in strength or numbers
B) A sudden increase in population
C) A type of weapon
D) A medical condition

Back

A) The process of gradual reduction in strength or numbers

Front

To "circumvent" means to:

A) Follow strictly
B) Find a way around, avoid
C) Embrace fully
D) Analyze deeply

Back

B) Find a way around, avoid

Front

If someone is "solicitous," they are:

A) Indifferent and uninterested
B) Showing concern or care
C) Highly aggressive
D) Very lazy

Back

B) Showing concern or care

Front

If you are "inundated," you are:

A) Extremely dry
B) Overwhelmed with a large amount of something
C) Feeling sleepy
D) Very happy

Back

B) Overwhelmed with a large amount of something