Set 2 week 5-7

Question 1

reciprocal

Answer 1

mutual

Question 2

cynical

Answer 2

given to faultfinding

Question 3

dolorous

Answer 3

full of, expressing, or causing pain or sorrow; grievous; mournful

Question 4

diffident

Answer 4

lacking confidence in one’s own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy

Question 5

incessant

Answer 5

uninterrupted

Question 6

assuage

Answer 6

to make milder or less severe; relieve; to soothe, calm or mollify

Question 7

vehement

Answer 7

forcefully expressing emotion or conviction

Question 8

tentative

Answer 8

not fully worked out’ uncertain

Question 9

formidable

Answer 9

causing fear, apprehension, or dread, arousing feelings of awe or admiration because of grandeur or strength

Question 10

poignant

Answer 10

piercing, incisive, keen

Question 11

punctilious

Answer 11

stressing precise following of instructions, details, codes of conduct

Question 12

nebulous

Answer 12

lacking clarity

Question 13

indiscreet

Answer 13

lacking prudence, good judgement, or circumspection

Question 14

ignominy

Answer 14

disgrace, shameful or dishonorable quality or conduct

Question 15

menagerie

Answer 15

a varied mixture