ADH vocab 2

Question 1

imperturable

Answer 1

marked by extreme calm, impassivity, assurance, and steadiness

Question 2

infallible

Answer 2

incapable of error

Question 3

irresolute

Answer 3

indecisive, unsure how to proceed

Question 4

jeopardize

Answer 4

to expose to danger

Question 5

loathe

Answer 5

detest

Question 6

magnanimity

Answer 6

having a lofty, generous, and courageous spirit

Question 7

obstinate

Answer 7

unyielding regardless of reason or logic

Question 8

petty

Answer 8

small and insignificant

Question 9

refuge

Answer 9

shelter or place of protection

Question 10

rejoice

Answer 10

to feel great joy

Question 11

reproach

Answer 11

to blame for something, a disgrace

Question 12

scrupulous

Answer 12

very principled, very careful and conscientious

Question 13

sovereign

Answer 13

possessed of controlling power

Question 14

squalid

Answer 14

filthy appearance, sordid

Question 15

squander

Answer 15

to waste

Question 16

steadfastness

Answer 16

quality of being fixed with little chance of moving or changing

Question 17

stealthy

Answer 17

acting in a secret and sneaky way

Question 18

trivia

Answer 18

insignificant matter

Question 19

vehement

Answer 19

forcefully expressing emotion or conviction

Question 20

whim

Answer 20

a sudden and impulsive action