Vocabulary unit 11

Question 1

duress (noun)

Answer 1

forcible restraint or restriction; compulsion by threat

Question 2

erratic (adj)

Answer 2

not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable

Question 3

expound (verb)

Answer 3

to set forth: state; to defend with argument; to explain by setting forth in careful and often elaborate detail

Question 4

fatalistic (adj)

Answer 4

relating to the belief that events are inevitable

Question 5

florid (adj)

Answer 5

excessively intricate or elaborate; ornate

Question 6

furtive (adj)

Answer 6

attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive

Question 7

imprudent (adj)

Answer 7

not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash; lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment

Question 8

irascible (adj)

Answer 8

easily angered

Question 9

morbid (adj)

Answer 9

characterized by an unusual interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease

Question 10

placid (adj)

Answer 10

(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited; calm