20 Vocab words 9

Question 1

(of a woman or her behavior) reserved, modest, and shy.

Answer 1

Demure

Question 2

(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.

Answer 2

Indefatigable

Question 3

evidence favorable to the defendant in a criminal trial that exonerates or tends to exonerate the defendant of guilt. It is the opposite of inculpatory evidence, which tends to prove guilt

Answer 3

Exculpatory

Question 4

relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.

Answer 4

Pertinent

Question 5

very hot and dry.

Answer 5

Torrid

Question 6

wary and unwilling to take risks.

Answer 6

Circumspect

Question 7

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

Answer 7

Pernicious

Question 8

instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction.

Answer 8

Inculcate

Question 9

walk or travel through or around a place or area, especially for pleasure and in a leisurely way.

Answer 9

Perambulate

Question 10

sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.

Answer 10

Staid

Question 11

silly and pointless.

Answer 11

fatuous

Question 12

cheerful and full of energy.

Answer 12

Ebullient

Question 13

(of an amount) small or meager.

Answer 13

Paltry

Question 14

(of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react.

Answer 14

Nonplussed

Question 15

cause to feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

Answer 15

Abash

Question 16

tending to obstruct or harm.

Answer 16

Inimical

Question 17

heated disagreement.

Answer 17

Contention

Question 18

surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.

Answer 18

Preeminent

Question 19

difficult to understand; obscure.

Answer 19

Abtruse

Question 20

is the ability to do things without occupying the mind with the low-level details required, allowing it to become an automatic response pattern or habit. It is usually the result of learning, repetition, and practice.

Answer 20

Automaticity