Common Vocab 1

Question 1

Acrimonious

Answer 1

ac-ra-moan-ee-us

Angry and bitter in tone or language.

Their marriage ended eight years ago in an acrimonious divorce.

Question 2

Altruistic

Answer 2

all-true-is-tic

Showing selfless concern for others.

Question 3

Ambiguous

Answer 3

Open to more than one interpretation.

Question 4

Assertive

Answer 4

Confidently self-assured without being aggressive.

Question 5

Auspicious

Answer 5

Indicating future success; favorable.

Question 6

Belligerent

Answer 6

Hostile and aggressive.

Question 7

Candid

Answer 7

Truthful and straightforward.

Question 8

Cynical

Answer 8

Distrustful of others’ motives.

Question 9

Deferential

Answer 9

Respectful and submissive to authority or elders.

Question 10

Digress

Answer 10

To stray from the main topic.

Question 11

Empathetic

Answer 11

Able to understand and share others’ feelings.

Question 12

Eloquent

Answer 12

Fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing

Question 13

Facetious

Answer 13

Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor.

Question 14

Gregarious

Answer 14

Sociable and outgoing.

Question 15

Inarticulate

Answer 15

Unable to express oneself clearly.

Question 16

Loquacious

Answer 16

Talkative; fond of talking.

Question 17

Nonchalant

Answer 17

Appearing calm and unconcerned.

Question 18

Obstinate

Answer 18

Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion.

Question 19

Pragmatic

Answer 19

Dealing with things realistically.

Question 20

Quixotic

Answer 20

Unrealistically idealistic.

Question 21

Reticent

Answer 21

Not revealing thoughts or feelings easily.

Question 22

Sarcastic

Answer 22

Using irony to mock or convey contempt.

Question 23

Taciturn

Answer 23

Reserved or uncommunicative.

Question 24

Vindictive

Answer 24

Having or showing a strong desire for revenge.

Question 25

Wry

Answer 25

Dryly humorous, often with a touch of irony.

Question 26

Anecdotal

Answer 26

Based on personal accounts rather than facts.

Question 27

Astute

Answer 27

Clever, insightful, and perceptive.

Question 28

Cerebral

Answer 28

Intellectual rather than emotional.

Question 29

Cogent

Answer 29

Clear, logical, and convincing.

Question 30

Convoluted

Answer 30

Complex and difficult to follow.

Question 31

Discerning

Answer 31

Showing good judgment or insight.

Question 32

Erudite

Answer 32

Having deep, scholarly knowledge.

Question 33

Fallacious

Answer 33

Based on a mistaken belief or reasoning.

Question 34

Hyperbole

Answer 34

Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.

Question 35

Inductive

Answer 35

Reasoning from specific cases to general rules.

Question 36

Inference

Answer 36

A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.

Question 37

Judicious

Answer 37

Having good judgment or sense.

Question 38

Lucid

Answer 38

Clear and easy to understand.

Question 39

Meticulous

Answer 39

Very careful and precise.

Question 40

Nuance

Answer 40

A subtle difference in meaning or expression.

Question 41

Objective

Answer 41

Unbiased; not influenced by personal feelings.

Question 42

Paradox

Answer 42

A statement that contradicts itself but might be true.

Question 43

Rhetoric

Answer 43

The art of persuasive speaking or writing.

Question 44

Subjective

Answer 44

Based on personal feelings or opinions.

Question 45

Skeptical

Answer 45

Doubting or questioning something widely accepted.

Question 46

Tenet

Answer 46

A principle or belief held to be true.

Question 47

Theoretical

Answer 47

Concerned with theory rather than practical application.

Question 48

Ubiquitous

Answer 48

Present or found everywhere.

Question 49

Vernacular

Answer 49

The everyday language of ordinary people.

Question 50

Zealous

Answer 50

Showing strong and enthusiastic support.