List B-15

Question 0

arrogance

Answer 0

haughtiness and pride; feeling self important

Question 1

arbitrary

Answer 1

determined by whim or caprice; based on individual judgement; dictatorial

Question 2

concise

Answer 2

expressing much in few words; succinct

Question 3

diminution

Answer 3

process of making small; decrease

Question 4

discerning

Answer 4

being able to see fine distinctions; astute

Question 5

discordant

Answer 5

not in agreement or accord; conflicting; harsh or dissonant

Question 6

equivocal

Answer 6

capable of two interpretations; cryptic; evasive; uncertain

Question 7

erratic

Answer 7

without a fixed or regular course; straying; wandering

Question 8

frivolity

Answer 8

lack of seriousness; triviality

Question 9

minute

Answer 9

extremely small; beneath notice

Question 10

pedantic

Answer 10

spending too much attention to book learning and rules without having an understanding of practical affairs

Question 11

peripheral

Answer 11

pertaining to or located on the outermost boundary

Question 12

scrutinize

Answer 12

to examine with great care

Question 13

tedious

Answer 13

tiresome, boring, monotonous

Question 14

venerate

Answer 14

to regard with respect or reverence