College Board Online Test #5 Section 2

Question 1

redolent

Answer 1

1. having a pleasant odor; fragrant.

2. suggestive; reminiscent

Question 2

exuberant

Answer 2

filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.

Question 3

trenchant

Answer 3

vigorous or incisive in expression or style.

sharp, keen, insightful

Question 4

boisterous

Answer 4

rough and noisy; noisily jolly or rowdy; clamorous; unrestrained

Question 5

vigilant

Answer 5

keenly watchful to detect danger; wary

Question 6

hedonistic

Answer 6

a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification.

Question 7

blatant

Answer 7

brazenly obvious; flagrant

Question 8

exhibitionist

Answer 8

a person who behaves in ways intended to attract attention or display his or her powers, personality, etc.

Question 9

infatuation

Answer 9

A foolish, unreasoning, or extravagant passion or attraction

Question 10

indigence

Answer 10

seriously impoverished condition; poverty.

Question 11

inept`

Answer 11

having or showing no skill; clumsy.

Question 12

pedantry

Answer 12

slavish attention to rules, details, etc.

Question 13

gallantry

Answer 13

dashing courage; heroic bravery; noble-minded behavior.

Question 14

whimsy

Answer 14

capricious humor or disposition; extravagant, fanciful, or excessively playful expression

Question 15

bravado

Answer 15

a pretentious, swaggering display of courage.

Question 16

effrontery

Answer 16

shameless or impudent boldness; barefaced audacity

Question 17

discretion

Answer 17

the power or right to decide or act according to one’s own judgment; freedom of judgment or choice

Question 18

rapport

Answer 18

relation; connection, especially harmonious or sympathetic relation

Question 19

capricious

Answer 19

1. subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic
2. fanciful or witty.