Collegeboard Online Test 3

Question 1

emporium

Answer 1

a place,town, or city of important commerce

Question 2

formulaic

Answer 2

a method, pattern, or rule for doing or producing something

Question 3

superflous

Answer 3

being more than is sufficient or required; excessive

Question 4

feasible

Answer 4

capable of being done, effected, or accomplished

probable; likely

Question 5

eschew

Answer 5

to abstain or keep away from; shun; avoid

Question 6

forgo

Answer 6

to abstain or refrain from; do without.

to give up, renounce, or resign.

Question 7

abstruse

Answer 7

hard to understand (usually because of the abstract or complex nature of the subject matter).

Question 8

eccentric

Answer 8

Unconventional; slightly strange

Question 9

anecdotal

Answer 9

based on personal observation, case study reports, or random investigations

Question 10

systematic

Answer 10

having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan

Question 11

convoluted

Answer 11

twisted; coiled

Question 12

analogous

Answer 12

corresponding in some particular

Question 13

unsubstantiated

Answer 13

unproved or unverified

Question 14

dilatory

Answer 14

tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy.

Question 15

dogmatic

Answer 15

asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated.; narrow-minded

Question 16

ardor

Answer 16

fervor; passion

Question 17

paragon

Answer 17

a model or pattern of excellence or of a particular excellence

Question 18

obtuse

Answer 18

not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant; dull.

Question 19

dearth

Answer 19

an inadequate supply; scarcity; lack

Question 20

maverick

Answer 20

unorthodox, unconventional, nonconformist

Question 21

dilettante

Answer 21

one who dabbles in an art or science, especially of fine art, but is not dedicated to it (like a professional or even an amateur).

Question 22

pragmatist

Answer 22

a practical person.

Question 23

pensive

Answer 23

dreamily or wistfully thoughtful

Question 24

sardonic

Answer 24

characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering

Question 25

serendipity

Answer 25

good fortune; luck

Question 26

facetious

Answer 26

Flippant; inappropriate humor

Question 27

avuncular

Answer 27

of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an uncle

Question 28

obdurate

Answer 28

unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding

Question 29

tractable

Answer 29

easily managed or controlled; docile; yielding

Question 30

sanguine (about)

Answer 30

cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident

Question 31

infallible

Answer 31

absolutely trustworthy or sure

Question 32

improvident

Answer 32

lacking foresight; incautious; unwary

Question 33

sedulous

Answer 33

diligent in application or attention; persevering; assiduous

Question 34

halcyon

Answer 34

calm; peaceful; tranquil

Question 35

somnolent

Answer 35

sleepy; drowsy

Question 36

capricious

Answer 36

subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic

Question 37

expedient

Answer 37

fit or suitable for the purpose; proper under the circumstances

Question 38

indignant

Answer 38

feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base

Question 39

ubiquitous

Answer 39

existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresent

Question 40

incongruity

Answer 40

The condition of being out of keeping or place

Question 41

surly

Answer 41

churlishly rude or bad-tempered

Question 42

ebullient

Answer 42

overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; in high spirits.

Question 43

stoic

Answer 43

free from passion, unmoved by joy or grief, and submit without complaint to unavoidable necessity

Question 44

servile

Answer 44

slavishly submissive or obsequious; fawning

Question 45

jocular

Answer 45

joking or jesting; waggish; facetious

Question 46

melancholy

Answer 46

a gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; depression

Question 47

propitious

Answer 47

presenting favorable conditions; favorable

Question 48

resilient

Answer 48

springing back; rebounding

Question 49

pertinent

Answer 49

relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant

Question 50

poignant

Answer 50

keenly distressing to the feelings

Question 51

consummate

Answer 51

to bring to a state of perfection; fulfill.

Question 52

vitriolic

Answer 52

very caustic; scathing

Question 53

doctrinaire

Answer 53

merely theoretical; impractical.