LA 1-2 Vocab. Lesson 14

Question 0

Criterion

Answer 0

A rule or standard on which judgements can be based

Question 1

Conciliatory

Answer 1

Having the effect of soothing anger or distrust

Question 2

Cryptic

Answer 2

Mysterious; puzzling; having a hidden or ambiguous meaning

Question 3

Ingratiate

Answer 3

Act in a way to make oneself agreeable/acceptable to others

Question 4

Insipid

Answer 4

Lacking flavor; bland; dull

Question 5

Lackluster

Answer 5

Lacking brightness; dull; lacking energy or vitality

Question 6

Quell

Answer 6

To calm down; to put down or suppress; to put an end to

Question 7

Quibble

Answer 7

A minor criticism or objection

Question 8

Quip

Answer 8

A clever or witty remark; a sarcastic reply

Question 9

Tirade

Answer 9

A long, angry, or vehement speech

Question 10

Trepidation

Answer 10

A state of alarm or dread; fearful uncertainty

Question 11

Turbulent

Answer 11

Mark by unrest or disturbance; wild disorder

Question 12

Urbane

Answer 12

Suave; having the refined manners of polite society

Question 13

Volatile

Answer 13

Changing quickly; fickle; ustable; explosive

Question 14

Volition

Answer 14

The power of being able to choose