PAP vocab #1

Question 1

Candor

Answer 1

noun ; the state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression

Question 2

Scrupulous

Answer 2

adjective ; punctiliously or minutely careful, precise, or exact

Question 3

Caprice

Answer 3

noun ; a sudden, unpredictable change, as of one’s mind or the weather

Question 4

Deign

Answer 4

verb ; to think fit or in accordance with one’s dignity

Question 5

Felicity

Answer 5

noun ; the state of being happy, especially in a high degree

Question 6

Laconic

Answer 6

adjective ; using few words; expressing much in few words

Question 7

Follies

Answer 7

noun ; the state or quality of being foolish

Question 8

Superciliousness

Answer 8

noun ; behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others

Question 9

Genteel

Answer 9

adjective ; refined / polite / elegant / stylish

Question 10

Fastidious

Answer 10

adjective ; excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please

Question 11

Paltry

Answer 11

adjective ; ridiculously or insultingly small

Question 12

Vex

Answer 12

verb ; to irritate / annoy / provoke

Question 13

Solace

Answer 13

noun ; comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble / alleviation of distress or discomfort.

Question 14

Propitious

Answer 14

adjective ; presenting favorable conditions / favorable

Question 15

Panegyric

Answer 15

noun ; a lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing