Chapter 3-5 Vocabulary

What does the word 'Vestige' mean?

• Free from injury or violation; untouched, unspoiled.

• A state of sluggishness, inactivity, or apathy; lacking energy.

• To bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them.

• A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.

Which word describes the act of spending money or resources extravagantly?

• Ingratiate

• Scanty

• Prodigality

• Erroneous

What is the meaning of 'Innuendo'?

• Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair or unjust.

• To find out something with certainty, usually through investigation or inquiry.

• Incorrect or mistaken; not accurate or true.

• A remark or hint, usually indirect, that suggests something inappropriate or disparaging.

What does 'Defunct' mean?

• No longer in existence, operation, or use; obsolete or dead.

• To provide or give something, especially in response to a request or need.

• Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action.

• Insufficient in quantity, size, or amount; lacking or barely adequate.

What does 'Ingratiate' mean?

• To bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them.

• A state of sluggishness, inactivity, or apathy; lacking energy.

• Experiencing something through the actions or experiences of another person.

• Free from injury or violation; untouched, unspoiled.

What is the meaning of 'Lethargic'?

• A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.

• To find out something with certainty, usually through investigation or inquiry.

• To gather or summon, especially in preparation for action or an event.

• A state of sluggishness, inactivity, or apathy; lacking energy.

What does 'Obstinate' mean?

• Incorrect or mistaken; not accurate or true.

• Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair or unjust.

• Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action.

• Insufficient in quantity, size, or amount; lacking or barely adequate.