Core vocabulary set five

Question 1

admonish

Answer 1

(v.) to scold or warn strongly

Ex: The players were admonished for not paying close enough attention during the game.

Question 2

reprimand

Answer 2

1. (v.) to scold or warn strongly

Ex: The policeman reprimanded the careless driver but did not issue a ticket.

2. (n.) a strong warning

Ex: The student received a strong reprimand from the teacher for forgetting his homework.

Question 3

vivacious

Answer 3

(adj.) lively, spirited

Ex: Catherine’s vivacious and enthusiastic personality made her a great team member.

Question 4

animated

Answer 4

1. (adj.) lively, spirited.

Ex: She approached the challenge with an energetic, animated attitude.

2. (n.) animation

Question 5

extrovert

Answer 5

1. (n.) a sociable, outgoing person.
2. (adj.) extroverted

Ex: Outgoing and sociable, Elaine is a true extrovert.

Question 6

introvert

Answer 6

1. (n.) a person who has a quiet, reserved personality.
2. (adj.) introverted

Ex: James is friendly but introverted, keeping his thoughts and feelings to himself.

Question 7

reserved

Answer 7

1. (adj.) quiet, shy, not showing one’s feelings.
2. (n.) reservation

Ex: Mark is a reserved person, not likely to share his feelings openly.

Question 8

timid

Answer 8

(adj.) shy, lacking confidence.

The timid animals ran away as we approached.

Question 9

meek

Answer 9

(adj.) humble, tame

Ex: Despite his meek attitude, he was actually a courageous opponent.

Question 10

docile

Answer 10

(adj.) obedient, tame.

Ex: Sarah was a docile and obedient student who never questioned what the teacher said.