incipient - correct answers-In an initial stage; beginning to develop
ephemeral - correct answers-Lasting for a very short time
seminal - correct answers-Influencing later developments
canonical - correct answers-(adj) authorized, recognized; pertaining to the canon, or
body of accepted rules, standards or artistic works
cognoscenti - correct answers-those who know
Paean - correct answers-a song of praise, joy, or triumph
Elocution - correct answers-The skill of clear, expressive speech
Artless - correct answers-without guile; open and honest
Guileless - correct answers-Without cunning or deceit; artless
Proliferate - correct answers-To increase greatly in number; multiply
Quixotic - correct answers-exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical
Capricious - correct answers-impulsive and unpredictable
Descry - correct answers-to detect by looking carefully
Peruse - correct answers-(v.) to read thoroughly and carefully
Assay - correct answers-analyze; evaluate
Laudable - correct answers-worthy of praise
Pragmatic - correct answers-practical, as opposed to idealistic
Zeal - correct answers-enthusiastic devotion
Fervid - correct answers-burning with enthusiasm or zeal; extremely heated
, Lucid - correct answers-clear and easily understood
Pedant - correct answers-a person who adheres rigidly to book knowledge without
regard to common sense; a person with abundant knowledge of minor, uninteresting
things
Vacillate - correct answers-To waver in mind or opinion; to be indecisive or irresolute
marionette - correct answers-puppet moved by strings
effigy - correct answers-A figure/model constructed in mockery
diurnal - correct answers-active during the day
autumnal - correct answers-past maturity or the middle part of life
extricate - correct answers-(v.) to free or remove from entanglements or difficulties; to
remove with effort
catatonic - correct answers-characterized by a lack of movement, activity, or expression
diaphanous - correct answers-very sheer and light; almost completely transparent
reticent - correct answers-silent; reserved; reluctant to share (in regards to speaking)
gradation - correct answers-(n) a progression, a process taking place gradually, in
stages; one of these stages
glib - correct answers-(adj.) ready and fluent in speech; thoughtless, insincere
recapitulate - correct answers-to summarize; to repeat briefly
repudiate - correct answers-to reject the validity of
pervasive - correct answers-widespread
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ALVINK2022. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.