Vocab Study 3

Question 1

Unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others, generous

Answer 1

Altruistic

Question 2

Having contrary feelings, uncertain as to course of action

Answer 2

Ambivalent

Question 3

A direct opposite, a contrast

Answer 3

Antithesis

Question 4

Independent, self-contained

Answer 4

Autonomous

Question 5

To contradict, to give a false impression

Answer 5

Belie

Question 6

Not causing harm, of gentle disposition, beneficial

Answer 6

Benign

Question 7

To intimidate, to dismay

Answer 7

Daunt

Question 8

Act of harming or ruining another’s reputation

Answer 8

Defamation

Question 9

To disapprove regretfully, to belittle, to express mild disapproval

Answer 9

Deprecate

Question 10

To differentiate between two or more things

Answer 10

Discern

Question 11

Inequality, being unequal in age, rank, or degree

Answer 11

Disparity

Question 12

Double-dealing, hypocrisy

Answer 12

Duplicity

Question 13

Self-centered, selfish

Answer 13

Egocentric

Question 14

To cause, to produce, to create

Answer 14

Engender

Question 15

Scholarly

Answer 15

Erudite

Question 16

Understood only by a small group or a select few

Answer 16

Esoteric

Question 17

Unchanging

Answer 17

Immutable

Question 18

Existing from birth, inborn

Answer 18

Innate

Question 19

Harmless, producing no injury

Answer 19

Innocuous

Question 20

Sluggish, languid

Answer 20

Lethargic