I, Juan de Pareja Vocab 1

Question 1

Capricious

Answer 1

(adj.) Likely to change ones mind on a whim.

I do not like my teachers capricious attitude, because she gives no notice before tests.

Question 2

Fatalism

Answer 2

(n.) Belief that events are predetermined and inevitable.

Many people who believe in fatalism lack in motivation.

Question 3

Reticule

Answer 3

(n.) Handbag; purse

The robber was angry after the lady’s reticule contained no money.

Question 4

Impetuous

Answer 4

(adj.) Rash, impulsive, changeable

It is impetuous to leave the dinner table with out being excused.

Question 5

Imperious

Answer 5

(adj.) Arrogant, tyrannical

The boy was imperious, as he thought he was better than everyone else.

Question 6

Taciturn

Answer 6

(adj.) Silent, reserved

A taciturn person usually liked to be left alone in solitude.

Question 7

Asylum

Answer 7

(n.) Institution providing mental care and shelter.

The crazy person went to the asylum to be treated.

Question 8

Prodigally

Answer 8

(adv.) Profusely generous manner

Many people on my street are very prodigal.

Question 9

Derelict

Answer 9

(n.) Social outcast

Many derelicts do not have many friends.

Question 10

Alms

Answer 10

(n.) Gifts for the poor; charity

My church collects alms at Christmastime.

Question 11

Apprenticed

Answer 11

(v.) Hired as a beginner

I was apprenticed as a table maker, and now I am the manager of the store.

Question 12

Querulous

Answer 12

(adj.) Constantly complaining

I do not get along with my sisters because they are very querulous.

Question 13

Disdainful

Answer 13

(adj.) Scornful, indignant

The rude lady always responds with a disdainful tone.

Question 14

Austere

Answer 14

(adj.) Simple plain

My house is austere with nothing extremely unique about it.

Question 15

Schemer

Answer 15

(n.) Devious planner

The schemer was always getting in trouble.