Vocabulary Quiz 2

Question 0

Despondent

Answer 0

Melancholy, gloomy

Question 1

Sardonic

Answer 1

characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical

Question 2

Upbraid

Answer 2

To find fault with or reproach severely

Question 3

incipient

Answer 3

Beginning to exist or appear, in an initial stage

Question 4

Propensity

Answer 4

A natural inclination or tendency

Question 5

Acme

Answer 5

The highest point; summit; peak

Question 6

Paraphernalia

Answer 6

Equipment, apparatus or furnishing used in or necessary for a particular activity; personal belongings

Question 7

Anomaly

Answer 7

A deviation from the common rule, type or arrangement, or form

Question 8

Bedlam

Answer 8

A scene or state of wild uproar and confusion

Question 9

Impertinent

Answer 9

Intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil; Not pertinent or relevant; irrelevant

Question 10

Alacrity

Answer 10

Cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness; liveliness

Question 11

Ennui

Answer 11

A feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom

Question 12

Nonplus

Answer 12

To render utterly perplexed; puzzle completely

Question 13

Conspicuous

Answer 13

Easily seen or noticed; visible or observable ; attracting special attention, by outstanding qualities or eccentricities

Question 14

Languid

Answer 14

Lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow; lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent

Question 15

Veritable

Answer 15

Unreal, not false, or imaginary, being truly