2013-10-27 ETS 06, Section 02

Question 1

modicum

Answer 1

modest amount; a tiny amount.

Question 2

surfeit

Answer 2

an excessive amount; surplus, (over)abundance.

Question 3

phlegmatic

Answer 3

having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition; composed, imperturbable.

Question 4

vigilant

Answer 4

keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; watchful, observant.

Question 5

conciliatory

Answer 5

intended or likely to placate or pacify; mollify.

Question 6

reputable

Answer 6

having a good reputation; well-regarded.

Question 7

penurious

Answer 7

(1) extremely poor; poverty-stricken.

(2) mean, parsimonious.

Question 8

frugal

Answer 8

economical, not wasteful (esp. regarding money).

Question 9

humdrum

Answer 9

commonplace, ordinary, hackneyed.

Question 10

miffed (adj.)

Answer 10

annoyed, bothered.

Question 11

flabbergasted (adj.)

Answer 11

astonished, bewildered.