Lesson 1 Definitions

Question 0

Ambivalent

Answer 0

Having contrary feelings or attitudes, uncertain as to course of action

Question 1

Altruistic

Answer 1

Unselfishly concerned for the welfare of other, generous

Question 2

Angular

Answer 2

Lean; sharp cornered; gaunt

Question 3

Arrogant

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Overbearingly assuming; insolently proud

Question 4

Aversion

Answer 4

Strong disinclination; disliking

Question 5

Discern

Answer 5

To differentiate between two or more things

Question 6

Disdain

Answer 6

Intense dislike; to treat with scorn or contempt, to reject as unworthy

Question 7

Disparage

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To degrade, to speak of someone or something in a derogatory manner

Question 8

Disparity

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Inequality, the condition or fact of being unequal in age, rank, or degree

Question 9

Embellish

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To decorate, to make beautiful with ornamentation

Question 10

Engender

Answer 10

To cause, to produce, to create

Question 11

Innocuous

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Harmless, producing no injury

Question 12

Insipid

Answer 12

Boring and stupid

Question 13

Lament

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To mourn or to express sorrow in a demonstrative manner

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Laud

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To praise, to extol

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Obscure

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Difficult to see, vague

Question 16

Ostentatious

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Showy, pretentious

Question 17

Prodigal

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Wasteful, a person given to extravagance

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Repudiate

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To reject, to disown, to disavow

Question 19

Reticence

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Restraint in speech, reluctance to speak

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Revere

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To honor, to regard with respect

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Serene

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Calm, placid

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Subtle

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Delicate, elusive, not obvious

Question 23

Superfluous

Answer 23

Beyond what is needed, an overflow

Question 24

Taciturn

Answer 24

Quiet, not verbose