Vocab 1

Question 1

disparage

Answer 1

v. to describe (someone or something) as unimportant, weak, bad, etc.

Question 2

altruistic

Answer 2

adj. feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness

Question 3

aversion

Answer 3

n, a strong feeling of not liking something

Question 4

superfluous

Answer 4

adj. beyond what is needed : not necessary

Question 5

callous

Answer 5

adj. not feeling or showing any concern about the problems or suffering of other people; disapproving

Question 6

repudiate

Answer 6

v. to refuse to accept or support (something) : to reject (something or someone)

Question 7

taciturn

Answer 7

adj. tending to be quiet : not speaking frequently

Question 8

elucidate

Answer 8

v. to make (something that is hard to understand) clear or easy to understand

Question 9

veracity

Answer 9

n. truth or accuracy

Question 10

revere

Answer 10

v. to have great respect for (someone or something) : to show devotion and honor to (someone or something)

Question 11

lament

Answer 11

v. to express sorrow, regret, or unhappiness about something

Question 12

ambivalent

Answer 12

adj. having or showing very different feelings (such as love and hate) about someone or something at the same time

Question 13

ostentatious

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adj. displaying wealth, knowledge, etc., in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration, or envy

Question 14

engendered

Answer 14

v. to be the source or cause of (something)

Question 15

insipid

Answer 15

not interesting or exciting : dull or boring

Question 16

innocuous

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adj. not likely to bother or offend anyone

Question 17

discern

Answer 17

v. to see, hear, or notice (something) with difficulty or effort

Question 18

disdain

Answer 18

n. a feeling of strong dislike or disapproval of someone or something you think does not deserve respect

Question 19

disparity

Answer 19

n. a noticeable and often unfair difference between people or things

Question 20

lauded

Answer 20

v. to praise (someone or something)