11. hypothetical- (adj.) based on an assumption or guess; used as a provisional or tentative idea to guide or direct investigation
“Science is not based on hypothetical assumptions, but on proven facts.”
12. ignoble- (adj.) mean, low, base
“Most people will agree that a noble purpose does not justify ignoble means.”
13. impugn- (v.) to call into question; to attack as false
“You can impugn the senator’s facts, but you cannot accuse her of concealing her intentions.”
14. intemperate- (adj.) immoderate, lacking in self-control; inclement
“Experience taught her to control her intemperate outbursts of anger.”
15. odium- (n.) hatred, contempt; disgrace or infamy resulting from hateful conduct
“Those eager to heap odium on the fallen tyrant learned that he had escaped in the night.”
16. perfidy- (n.) faithlessness, treachery
“Rulers in Shakespeare’s plays often find themselves armed against enemies but not against the perfidy of their friends.”
17. relegate- (v.) to place in a lower position; to assign, refer, turn over; to banish
“Even if they relegate him to a mere clerical job, he is determined to make his presence felt.”
18. squeamish- (adj.) inclined to nausea; easily shocked or upset; excessively fastidious or refined
“If I am called squeamish for disliking the horror movie, what do we call those who say that they liked it?”
19. subservient- (adj.) subordinate in capacity or role; submissively obedient; serving to promote some end
“The officers were taught to be respectful of but not blindly subservient to their superior’s wishes.”
20. susceptible- (adj.) open to; easily influenced; lacking in resistance
“The trouble with being susceptible to flattery is that you can never be sure that the flattery is
“Science is not based on hypothetical assumptions, but on proven facts.”
12. ignoble- (adj.) mean, low, base
“Most people will agree that a noble purpose does not justify ignoble means.”
13. impugn- (v.) to call into question; to attack as false
“You can impugn the senator’s facts, but you cannot accuse her of concealing her intentions.”
14. intemperate- (adj.) immoderate, lacking in self-control; inclement
“Experience taught her to control her intemperate outbursts of anger.”
15. odium- (n.) hatred, contempt; disgrace or infamy resulting from hateful conduct
“Those eager to heap odium on the fallen tyrant learned that he had escaped in the night.”
16. perfidy- (n.) faithlessness, treachery
“Rulers in Shakespeare’s plays often find themselves armed against enemies but not against the perfidy of their friends.”
17. relegate- (v.) to place in a lower position; to assign, refer, turn over; to banish
“Even if they relegate him to a mere clerical job, he is determined to make his presence felt.”
18. squeamish- (adj.) inclined to nausea; easily shocked or upset; excessively fastidious or refined
“If I am called squeamish for disliking the horror movie, what do we call those who say that they liked it?”
19. subservient- (adj.) subordinate in capacity or role; submissively obedient; serving to promote some end
“The officers were taught to be respectful of but not blindly subservient to their superior’s wishes.”
20. susceptible- (adj.) open to; easily influenced; lacking in resistance
“The trouble with being susceptible to flattery is that you can never be sure that the flattery is