Quiz Flashcards
What does ‘Incessant’ mean?
Constant, without stopping.
Example: The incessant noise from the construction made it hard to concentrate.
What does ‘Garrulous’ mean?
Very talkative, often about trivial things.
Example: The garrulous neighbor kept talking about her cat for hours.
What does ‘Contemptuous’ mean?
Showing a deep dislike or disrespect.
Example: He gave a contemptuous look when they suggested he was wrong.
What does ‘Morose’ mean?
Gloomy or sullen.
Example: She felt morose after hearing the sad news.
What does ‘Curt’ mean?
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
Example: His curt response left her feeling insulted.
What does ‘Feeble’ mean?
Weak or lacking strength.
Example: After the illness, he felt too feeble to get out of bed.
What does ‘Hankering’ mean?
A strong desire or longing for something.
Example: She had a hankering for a piece of chocolate cake.
What does ‘Incredulous’ mean?
Unable or unwilling to believe something.
Example: He gave an incredulous laugh when he heard the shocking news.
What does ‘Latent’ mean?
Hidden or not yet developed.
Example: She discovered a latent talent for painting.
What does ‘Clandestine’ mean?
Secret or hidden, often because it’s illicit.
Example: They held a clandestine meeting in the abandoned building.
What does ‘Coax’ mean?
To gently persuade or encourage someone.
Example: She tried to coax the shy puppy out of its hiding spot.
What does ‘Feigned’ mean?
Pretended or fake.
Example: He feigned interest in the conversation, though he was actually bored.
What does ‘Unscrupulous’ mean?
Having no morals or honesty; willing to do wrong to get what one wants.
What does ‘Trepidation’ mean?
A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.
What does ‘Harbor’ mean?
To keep a thought or feeling (usually negative) in one’s mind, or to hide something.
What does ‘Scoff’ mean?
To mock or laugh at someone or something in a dismissive way.
What does ‘Nuance’ mean?
A slight difference or subtle detail that makes something unique.
What does ‘Viable’ mean?
Possible or able to work successfully.
What does ‘Pensive’ mean?
Deep in thought, often in a serious or reflective way.
What does ‘Adulation’ mean?
Intense admiration or praise.
What does ‘Succumb’ mean?
To give in to something, especially something difficult to resist.
What does ‘Demonize’ mean?
To portray someone or something as evil or bad.
What does ‘Ostracize’ mean?
To exclude someone from a group or society.
