ELA Vocab Unit 6

Question 1

Elusive

Answer 1

difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

Question 2

Complacent

Answer 2

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.

Question 3

Facade

Answer 3

the face of a building, especially the principal front that looks onto a street or open space.

Question 4

Sporadic

Answer 4

occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
“sporadic fighting broke out”

Question 5

Cynical

Answer 5

believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

Question 6

Tentatively

Answer 6

subject to further confirmation; not definitely.

Question 7

Elicit

Answer 7

evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one’s own actions or questions.

Question 8

Supercilious

Answer 8

behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.
“a supercilious lady’s maid”

Question 9

Languid

Answer 9

(of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed.

Question 10

Vehemently

Answer 10

in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling.