HITCS Vocab List 2

Question 1

to be out of control and act in a wild and dangerous manner

Answer 1

Amok (adverb)

Question 2

a person who is unreasonably attached to a belief or opinion, especially one who is prejudiced toward a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular

Answer 2

Bigot (noun)

Question 3

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

Answer 3

Callous (adjective)

Question 4

showing a high degree of skill and flair; complete or perfect

Answer 4

Consummate (adjective)

Question 5

a small group of trees

Answer 5

Copse (noun)

Question 6

disagreeing or incongruous

Answer 6

Discordant (adjective)

Question 7

in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement; in a clever way

Answer 7

Deftly (adverb)

Question 8

not having any serious purpose of value

Answer 8

Frivolous (adjective)

Question 9

in a manner indicating disbelief

Answer 9

Incredulously (adverb):

Question 10

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

Answer 10

Indignant (adjective)

Question 11

implied or hinted; stated or made known

Answer 11

Intimated (verb)

Question 12

characterized by good humor cheerfulness

Answer 12

Jovial (adjective)

Question 13

showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

Answer 13

Meticulous (adjective)

Question 14

a wrong or inaccurate name or designation

Answer 14

Misnomer (noun)

Question 15

the action of making something obscure or unclear

Answer 15

Obfuscation (noun)

Question 16

contrary to reason or common sense; absurd or ridiculous

Answer 16

Preposterous (adjective)

Question 17

to a great degree; in large amounts

Answer 17

Profusely (adverb)

Question 18

express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behaviors or actions

Answer 18

Rebuke (verb)

Question 19

avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility

Answer 19

Shirk (verb)

Question 20

showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

Answer 20

Vehement (adjective)