quiz1 Flashcards
(35 cards)
What does ‘indifferent’ mean?
Not caring one way or the other; having no strong feelings.
What does ‘vapid’ mean?
Boring, dull, not interesting.
What does ‘camouflage’ refer to?
Hiding or blending in so you’re hard to see.
What does ‘incredulous’ mean?
Not believing something; feeling shocked or doubtful.
What is ‘pathos’?
A feeling of sadness or pity.
What does ‘atrocity’ mean?
Something really horrible and cruel.
What is a ‘labyrinth’?
A maze; a confusing and complicated place or situation.
What does ‘indoctrinate’ mean?
To teach someone to fully believe an idea without questioning it.
What does ‘inaudible’ mean?
Too quiet to hear.
What does ‘orthodox’ or ‘orthodoxy’ refer to?
Traditional or commonly accepted beliefs or ways of doing things.
What is a ‘ration’?
A fixed amount of something (especially food or supplies).
What does ‘tacit’ mean?
Unspoken but understood (like a silent agreement).
Who are the ‘proletariat’?
Working-class people.
What does ‘incline’ mean as a verb?
To lean toward something, or to be more likely to do something.
What is ‘virtue’?
A good quality, like honesty or kindness.
What does ‘denounce’ mean?
To publicly say something or someone is bad or wrong.
What does ‘puritanical’ mean?
Very strict about morals and behavior.
What does ‘eccentric’ refer to?
A little strange or unusual in a fun way.
What does ‘demolish’ mean?
To completely destroy.
What does ‘frail’ mean?
Weak or easily broken.
What does ‘benevolent’ mean?
Kind and wanting to help others.
What does ‘officious’ mean?
Bossy and eager to tell people what to do (even when it’s not their business).
What does ‘repress’ mean?
To push down or hide feelings or thoughts.
What does ‘archaic’ mean?
Very old-fashioned or outdated.
