Self Reliance Vocabulary

Question 1

Admonition

Answer 1

(n.) 1. a word of caution, advice, or counsel against something 2. A mild scolding 3. an urging to a duty; reminder

Question 2

Affinity

Answer 2

(n. ) 1. a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
2. such a person, thing, idea, etc.

Question 3

Contrite

Answer 3

(adj.) 1. caused by showing sincere remorse 2. filled with a sense of guilt and the desire for atonement

Question 4

Deprecate

Answer 4

(v.) 1. to express earnest disapproval of 2. to belittle

Question 5

Disdain

Answer 5

(v.) to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn

Question 6

Ephemeral

Answer 6

(adj.) lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory

Question 7

Extenuate

Answer 7

(v.) 1. to represent (a fault, offense, etc.) as less serious 2. to underestimate, underrate, or make light of

Question 8

Impertinence

Answer 8

(n.) 1. rudeness 2. inappropriateness; irrelevance

Question 9

Intrinsic

Answer 9

(adj.) 1. belonging to a thing by its very nature; 2. a natural quality

Question 10

Jubilant

Answer 10

(adj.) showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing; exultant

Question 11

Petulance

Answer 11

(n.) a sudden, impatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyance

Question 12

Piquant

Answer 12

(adj.) 1. agreeably stimulating, interesting, or attractive 2. of an interestingly provocative or lively character

Question 13

Repose

Answer 13

(v.) to be at rest; sleep 2. to be peacefully calm & quiet 3. to lie dead

Question 14

Revere

Answer 14

(v.) to regard with respect tinged with awe; venerate

Question 15

Whimsical

Answer 15

(adj.) given to unpredictable, playful or fanciful notions; Capricious