500 words from fancy booc

Question 1

1. Aesthetic

Answer 1

-characterized by a sensitivity to beauty in art and taste

Contrast aesthetic [beauty] w “utilitarian” [useful or functional]

Question 2

2. Conventional

Answer 2

-customary; conforming to established practices

Question 3

3. Mitigate

Answer 3

-to make less severe or harsh; to lessen; to relieve

Most frequently used correct answer for sentence completion.
synonym cluster: assuage, mollify, alleviate, palliate

Question 4

Pragmatic

Answer 4

-practical; realistic; down to earth

Contrasts with an idealist

Question 5

5. Altruistic

Answer 5

-Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; not egotistical

Question 6

6. Diffident

Answer 6

-timid; lacking self confidence; shy and reserved, especially in social gatherings; SELF-EFFACING
fid = latin root for “faith or trust”
Diffident = LACKING faith

Question 7

7. Frank

Answer 7

-open and honest; CANDID

Question 8

8. Revere

Answer 8

-to show great respect for a person, idea, or symbol; VENERATE

Question 9

9. Subtle

Answer 9

-gradual and therefore not obvious

subtle changes in a relationship can PORTEND (indicate) future problems

Question 10

Reticent

Answer 10

-reluctant to publicly discuss one’s thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs; restrained, RESERVED; not outspoken

Antonyms: outspoken, talkative, FLAMBOYANT