vocab #2

Question 1

Cynical

Answer 1

Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

Question 2

Censure

Answer 2

To express severe disapproval of someone or something, typically in a formal statement.

Question 3

Indignation

Answer 3

Strong displeasure or anger caused by something perceived as unfair, unjust, or wrong.

Question 4

Palatable

Answer 4

Pleasant or acceptable to taste, or in a more figurative sense, agreeable or acceptable in a situation.

Question 5

Frivolous

Answer 5

Not having any serious purpose or value; trivial or superficial.

Question 6

Idiosyncratic

Answer 6

Peculiar or individualistic; characteristic of a specific person or group.

Question 7

Canonical

Answer 7

Conforming to accepted or traditional standards, especially in literature, art, or religion.

Question 8

Contrivance

Answer 8

A device or plan created to serve a specific purpose, often in a clever or artificial way.

Question 9

Amiable

Answer 9

Having a friendly and pleasant manner.

Question 10

Conspicuously

Answer 10

In a way that attracts attention; noticeably or prominently.

Question 11

Quelled

Answer 11

To suppress or put an end to something, usually an emotion, feeling, or rebellion.

Question 12

Feigning

Answer 12

Pretending to be affected by something, especially a feeling or condition.

Question 13

Intermediary

Answer 13

A person who acts as a go-between or mediator in a negotiation or transaction.

Question 14

Exasperating

Answer 14

Extremely annoying or frustrating.

Question 15

Refulgent

Answer 15

Shining brightly; radiant.

Question 16

Fallacy

Answer 16

A mistaken belief or idea, often based on faulty reasoning.

Question 17

Opulence

Answer 17

Great wealth or luxuriousness; abundance of riches.

Question 18

Resigned (tone)

Answer 18

Accepting something unpleasant that one cannot avoid or change.

Question 19

Disillusionment

Answer 19

A feeling of disappointment resulting from the realization that something is not as good as one believed it to be.

Question 20

Evocative

Answer 20

Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.

Question 21

Provocative

Answer 21

Causing strong reactions, often deliberately; stimulating thought or feelings.

Question 22

Specious

Answer 22

Seemingly plausible, but actually wrong or misleading.

Question 23

Drab

Answer 23

Dull or lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.

Question 24

Reverent

Answer 24

Showing deep respect, admiration, or awe.

Question 25

Spare

Answer 25

Minimal or simple, without unnecessary embellishments. Using just enough words to convey the message without excess detail or flourish. It's often precise, economical, and direct.