ASP Vocabulary

Question 0

Disingenuous

Answer 0

Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

Question 1

Metacognition

Answer 1

Awareness and understanding of one’s own thought processes

Question 2

Circumspect

Answer 2

Wary and unwilling to take risks

Question 3

Jargon

Answer 3

Special words or expressions used in a particular group

Question 4

Contentious

Answer 4

Causing or likely to cause argument; controversial

Question 5

Effulgence

Answer 5

Radiant, splendor: brilliance

Question 6

Exhorted

Answer 6

Strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something

Question 7

Idiosyncratic

Answer 7

Peculiar or individual

Question 8

Emissary

Answer 8

A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.

Question 9

Transfigured

Answer 9

Transform into something more beautiful or elevated

Question 10

Opulent

Answer 10

Ostentatiously rich and luxurious

Question 11

Sobriety

Answer 11

The state of being sober

Question 12

Aphorism

Answer 12

Observation that contains a great truth

Question 13

Sententiousness

Answer 13

Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner

Question 14

Presaged

Answer 14

A sign or warning that something (typically bad) will happen.

Question 15

Rejoinder

Answer 15

To reply, especially a sharp or witty one

Question 16

Cacophony

Answer 16

A harsh mixture of sounds

Question 17

Austere

Answer 17

Severe or strict attitude or appearance

Question 18

Engulfed

Answer 18

Swept over something to surround or cover completely

Question 19

Fortitude

Answer 19

Courage in/through pain

Question 20

Bane

Answer 20

A cause of great distress or annoyance

Question 21

Incredulously

Answer 21

unwilling or unable to believe something

Question 22

Incarnate

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Embody or represent a deity or spirit in human form

Question 23

Guileful

Answer 23

Insidiously cunning, artfully deceptive

Question 24

Incongruently

Answer 24

incompatible

Question 25

Animosity

Answer 25

Strong hostility

Question 26

Languid

Answer 26

Showing or having very little strength, energy, or activity

Question 27

Precarious

Answer 27

Dependent of circumstances beyond one’s control; insecure

Question 28

Gyration

Answer 28

Rapid movement in a circle or spiral

Question 29

Bellicose

Answer 29

Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight

Question 30

Malarkey

Answer 30

Nonsense

Question 31

Bungling

Answer 31

Carry out a task clumsily

Question 32

Forlorn

Answer 32

Sad and abandoned or lonely

Question 33

Qualms

Answer 33

Feeling of doubt, worry, or fear

Question 34

Parry

Answer 34

Avoid giving a direct answer; to defend yourself by turning or pushing aside.