Vocab

Question 0

Recalcitrant

Answer 0

Have an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline

Question 1

Contentious

Answer 1

Causing or likely to cause an argument, controversy

Question 2

Sanguine

Answer 2

Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation

Question 3

Incumbent

Answer 3

Imposed as a duty, obligatory

Question 4

Pithy

Answer 4

Having substance and point

Question 5

Circumspect

Answer 5

Careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences

Question 6

Paltry

Answer 6

Inferior, 2) mean, despicable 3) trivial

Question 7

Euphemism

Answer 7

Substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend

Question 8

Paragon

Answer 8

Model of excellence or perfection

Question 9

Egregious

Answer 9

Conspicuously bad, fragrant

Question 10

Indolent

Answer 10

Habitually lazy

Question 11

Remonstrate

Answer 11

To say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval

Question 12

Insolent

Answer 12

Boldly rude or disrespectful

Question 13

Sardonic

Answer 13

Characterized by bitter or scornful derision, mocking; cynical

Question 14

Impringe

Answer 14

To make an impression, have an effect or impact

Question 15

Nebulous

Answer 15

Indistinct; vague

Question 16

Malevolent

Answer 16

Having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will

Question 17

Fatuous

Answer 17

Foolish or insane, especially in an unconscious or complacent manner

Question 18

Tumultuous

Answer 18

Something causing violent and noisy commotion disturbance; uproar

Question 19

Unconscionable

Answer 19

Not guided by conscience

Question 20

Meritocracy

Answer 20

An elite group or people whose progress is based on ability and talent rather than on class, privledge, or wealth.