Unit 1 vocab

I refuse to accept the idea that conditions in this slum have deteriorated so far that nothing can be done to ______ them

• acquiesce

• abrogate

• ameliorate

(n.) lack of interest or emotion

• apathy

• ambiguous

• alacrity

(v.) to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming

• apathy

• ameliorate

• ambiguous

It is only in superior mental powers, not in physical strength or __________ of the senses, that humans beings surpass other living things.

• apathy

• acuity

• alacrity

(v.) accept something reluctantly but without protest

• apprehensive

• ambiguous

• acquiesce

After hearing the news that was so important to me, she shrugged her shoulders in _____ and went on watching television.

• alacrity

• anarchy

• apathy

(adj.) friendly; agreeable

• anarchy

• affable

• acuity

I was very _____ about getting my test results back, because I either barely passed or I completely failed the exam.

• ambiguous

• apprehensive

• affable

Although we really don’t agree with mother’s musical tastes, we decided to _____ to her appeal.

• acquiesce

• ameliorate

• affable

In spite of her inexperience as a programmer, she attacked her new job with _______ and made good progress.

• alacrity

• anarchy

• apathy