Vocabulary List 8

Question 1

ambivalence (n.)

Answer 1

The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

Question 2

brevity (adj.)

Answer 2

Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech

Question 3

daunt (v.)

Answer 3

Make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive

Question 4

dissonance (n.)

Answer 4

Lack of harmony among musical notes; disagreement or incongruity

Question 5

esoteric (adj.)

Answer 5

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest

Question 6

gravity (n.)

Answer 6

1. Extreme importance; seriousness

2. Solemnity of manner

Question 7

incite (v.)

Answer 7

Encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior)

Question 8

irresolute (adj.)

Answer 8

Showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain

Question 9

obdurate(adj.)

Answer 9

Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action

Question 10

profane (adj.)

Answer 10

1. Not relating to that which is sacred or religious; secular
2. Not respectful of religious practice; irreverent

Question 11

satirical (adj.)

Answer 11

Containing the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices

Question 12

turbulence (n.)

Answer 12

Violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid; a state of conflict or confusion