Vocab 181-220

Question 1

incredulous

Answer 1

disbelieving
Synonym: skeptical

Question 2

probing

Answer 2

exploring or investigating an unknown situation penetratingly
Synonym: delving

Question 3

resolute

Answer 3

characterized by firmness or determination in pursuing a fixed purpose
Synonym: unwavering

Question 4

admonitory

Answer 4

cautionary

Question 5

reiterative

Answer 5

saying or doing over again or repeatedly, sometimes with weary effect

Question 6

loquacious

Answer 6

very talkative
Synonym: voluble, glib

Question 7

trite

Answer 7

Overused or commonplace; or lacking interest or originality
Synonym: hackneyed

Question 8

peremptory

Answer 8

expressing an urgent command
Synonym: imperative

Question 9

derogatory

Answer 9

belittling, taking away from someone’s reputation or self-respect
Synonym: disparaging

Question 10

dictatorial

Answer 10

overbearing, domineering
Synonym: autocratic, arbitrary

Question 11

submission

Answer 11

yielding to the power of another
Synonym: compliance

Question 12

philosophical

Answer 12

enlightened, wise, serene, thoughtful
Synonym: rational

Question 13

destabilized

Answer 13

to cause to lose constancy or steadiness of character, mood, or purpose

Question 14

heedless

Answer 14

not paying attention, unmindful
Synonym: impetuous

Question 15

distracted

Answer 15

suffering conflicting emotions and/or diverted attention
Synonym: distraught

Question 16

mania

Answer 16

inordinately intense enthusiasm; profuse and rapidly changing ideas, exaggerated gaiety, and physical over-activity

Question 17

ingratiating

Answer 17

purposely bringing oneself into the good graces and favor of another through charm
Synonym: winsome

Question 18

autonomous

Answer 18

self-governing, independent
Synonym: self-determining

Question 19

estranged

Answer 19

someone previously friendly or affectionate made to become unfriendly or indifferent, removed or dissociated
Synonym: alienated

Question 20

opportunistic

Answer 20

taking advantage of any opportunity to achieve a self-interested end, usually with little or no regard or dissociated
Synonym: alienated

Question 21

hypocritical

Answer 21

feigning beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not possess
Synonym: disingenuous

Question 22

desecration

Answer 22

abuse of the sacredness of something
Synonym: sacrilege, profanation

Question 23

emulous

Answer 23

eager or ambitious to equal or surpass another; competing with
Synonym: rivalrous

Question 24

cynosure

Answer 24

serving as the focal point of attention and admiration; center of interest or attraction

Question 25

delusional

Answer 25

holding false and harmful beliefs without reservation as a result of self-deception, the imposition of another, or mental disorder

Question 26

treacherous

Answer 26

betraying a trust, dangerous, disloyal Synonym: deceptive

Question 27

implacable

Answer 27

incapable of appeasement, unalterable, inflexible Synonym: inexorable

Question 28

atonement

Answer 28

amends made for injury, reconciliation of God and man

Question 29

retribution

Answer 29

punishment demanded in repayment for a wrong done

Question 30

syllogism

Answer 30

a major premise and a minor premise that lead to a conclusion

Question 31

probability

Answer 31

the likelihood of an occurrence or event

Question 32

phenomenon

Answer 32

any unusual occurrence that is directly perceptible

Question 33

postulate

Answer 33

to assume the truth or reality of something with no proof, especially as the basis of an argument

Question 34

equanimity

Answer 34

even-tempered

Question 35

fortuitous

Answer 35

happening by accident or chance

Question 36

mystical

Answer 36

an experience of union with the divine through deep meditation

Question 37

decadence

Answer 37

process of (usually moral) deterioration, decay

Question 38

inexorable

Answer 38

relentless, not capable or being restrained by entreaty

Question 39

enigma

Answer 39

an obscure riddle, puzzling or inexplicable

Question 40

precedent

Answer 40

an act used as an example in dealing with subsequent similar cases