HAL Peters Week 14 Vocab

Question 1

to make clear or easy to understand

Answer 1

elucidate

Question 2

boredom arising from a lack of interest or activity

Answer 2

ennui

Question 3

to captivate or charm

Answer 3

enthrall

Question 4

lasting a very short time; short-lived

Answer 4

ephemeral

Question 5

to use unclear language especially to deceive or mislead someone

Answer 5

equivocate

Question 6

a word or expression used to talk about something unpleasant, blunt or offensive without mentioning the thing itself

Answer 6

euphemism

Question 7

concerned about accuracy and detail; hard to please

Answer 7

fastidious

Question 8

likely to change frequently- as in the weather or one’s thoughts or feelings

Answer 8

fickle

Question 9

strict observance of promises, duties, etc.; loyalty

Answer 9

fidelity

Question 10

a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior

Answer 10

foible

Question 11

strength of mind that enables a person to face challenges with courage

Answer 11

fortitude

Question 12

the entire scale or range

Answer 12

gamut

Question 13

crudely or tastelessly colorful, showy, or elaborate, as clothes or decorations

Answer 13

garish

Question 14

a disposition characterized as warmly and pleasantly cheerful; cordial

Answer 14

geniality

Question 15

a term used mainly in the past to refer to members of society’s upper class

Answer 15

gentry

Question 16

closely or significantly related; relevant; pertinent

Answer 16

germane

Question 17

appearing to be impressive but not really possible or practical

Answer 17

grandiose

Question 18

easily fooled or cheated

Answer 18

gullible

Question 19

the quality of being proud and unfriendly

Answer 19

haughtiness

Question 20

the belief that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life

Answer 20

hendonism