Vocab Quiz 12/2

Question 1

Unscrupulous Definition

Answer 1

not having moral or ethical standards

Question 2

Unscrupulous Part of Speech

Answer 2

adjective

Question 3

Unscrupulous Sentence

Answer 3

The unscrupulous criminal broke the laws without any remorse.

Question 4

Stalwart Definition

Answer 4

strongly and stoutly built

Question 5

Stalwart Part of Speech

Answer 5

adjective

Question 6

Stalwart Sentence

Answer 6

The stalwart bodybuilder lifted heavy weights.

Question 7

Comport Definition

Answer 7

to bear or conduct oneself

Question 8

Comport Part of Speech

Answer 8

verb

Question 9

Comport Sentence

Answer 9

I comported myself with dignity after I messed up during my clarinet performance.

Question 10

Lament Definition

Answer 10

an expression of grief or sorrow

Question 11

Lament Part of Speech

Answer 11

noun

Question 12

Lament Sentence

Answer 12

The heartfelt lament at her son’s funeral made everyone cry.

Question 13

Fastidious Definition

Answer 13

concerned about accuracy and detail

Question 14

Fastidious Part of Speech

Answer 14

adjective

Question 15

Fastidious Sentence

Answer 15

Adrian Monk is fastidious because he always makes sure everything is perfect.

Question 16

Assiduous Definition

Answer 16

constant in application or effort

Question 17

Assiduous Part of Speech

Answer 17

adjective

Question 18

Assiduous Sentence

Answer 18

The assiduous student studied hard and aced the test.

Question 19

Caustic Definition

Answer 19

severely critical or sarcastic

Question 20

Caustic Part of Speech

Answer 20

adjective

Question 21

Caustic Sentence

Answer 21

The judge’s caustic remarks made her lose all of her self-confidence.

Question 22

Malcontent Definition

Answer 22

dissatisfied with the existing government

Question 23

Malcontent Part of Speech

Answer 23

adjective

Question 24

Malcontent Sentence

Answer 24

The Democrats will be malcontent if they don’t win the majority of the Senate.

Question 25

Indignant Definition

Answer 25

expressing strong displeasure at something considered offensive or insulting

Question 26

Indignant Part of Speech

Answer 26

adjective

Question 27

Indignant Sentence

Answer 27

She had an indignant expression on her face after the teacher told her she wasn't smart enough.

Question 28

Debauchery Definition

Answer 28

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

Question 29

Debauchery Part of Speech

Answer 29

noun

Question 30

Debauchery Sentence

Answer 30

Mr. Robinson and I engaged in debauchery when we ate lots of dessert.