Definitions
having virtually unlimited authority, knowledge or influence
omnipotent
aggravate, complicate, worsen
exacerbate
____ terms and profanity are not allowed in this class!
derogatory
If you are advocating to end homelessness, you would vote for a candidate who wants to raise housing costs.
false.
What part of speech is Nepotism?
noun
a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth
adage
charm, attract, enchant.
beguile.
According to the old ____ , "a stitch in time, saves nine"
adage
If you found an anonymous note in your locker, it could be considered "cryptic?"
true
What part of speech is the word "adage"
Noun
To support or argue for
Also: a person who supports or argues for something.
Advocate
rude, disparaging, disrespectful
derogatory
Hires based on ___ rather than merit often cause problems within companies.
Nepotism.
You might be trying to "beguile" someone by offering complements and gifts.
true
Many believe we are ruled by an ____ God.
Omnipotent
having or seeming to have a hidden or ambiguous meaning
cryptic
dissenter, objector, protester
dissident.
The car salesman tried to ____ the customer with an offer of free gas for a year.
beguile
a dissident is happy with current policies.
False.
The second Monday in October is "____ Peoples Day" to remember the native peoples of the Americas.
Indigenous.
favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
nepotism
aboriginal, native, original
indigenous.
my sister ____ her poison ivy by scratching it.
exacerbated.
If you pour water on a fire, it will exacerbate it.
false
What part of speech is "Cryptic?"
Adjective.