Vocab 1-3

Question 1

absurd

Answer 1

ridiculous, innapropriate

Question 2

callous

Answer 2

emotionally unhardened; unfeeling

Question 3

callow

Answer 3

immature; lacking adult perception, experience, or judgement

Question 4

capricious

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impulsive or unpredictable

Question 5

indelible

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unable to be removed, erased, or washed away

Question 6

deferential

Answer 6

respectful, humble

Question 7

didactic

Answer 7

instructive, educational

Question 8

empathetic

Answer 8

understanding the feelings and thoughts of others

Question 9

fickle

Answer 9

indecisive, likely to change

Question 10

guarded

Answer 10

cautious, protected

Question 11

idiosyncratic

Answer 11

peculiar, unusual

Question 12

ingenious

Answer 12

clever, resourceful

Question 13

keen

Answer 13

sharp, biting, great mental perception

Question 14

mockery

Answer 14

ridicule, imitate, make fun of

Question 15

naïve

Answer 15

lack of experience or judgement

Question 16

strident

Answer 16

irritating, grating, creaking

Question 16

admonishing

Answer 16

to caution, advise or counsel against something

Question 17

aloof

Answer 17

not friendly or forthcoming, distant

Question 18

bemusement

Answer 18

to cause to be bewildered; confuse

Question 19

conjecture

Answer 19

an opinion or conclusion formed in the basis of incomplete information

Question 20

cynical

Answer 20

believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity

Question 21

despondent

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feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, or discouragement

Question 22

eloquent

Answer 22

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

Question 23

flippant

Answer 23

not showing a serious or respectful attitude

Question 24

impetuous

Answer 24

acting or done quickly and without thought or care

Question 25

judicious

Answer 25

using or showing judgement as to action or practical expediency

Question 26

nostalgic

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sentimental longing for the past

Question 27

objective

Answer 27

just the facts; no bias or favoritism

Question 28

quixotic

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exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical

Question 29

smugness

Answer 29

overly confident

Question 30

tentative

Answer 30

trial or experiment or an attempt

Question 31

wary

Answer 31

watchful being on ones guard against danger

Question 32

ambiguous

Answer 32

unclear due to choice, double meaning

Question 33

amiable

Answer 33

friendly, pleasant manner

Question 34

confrontational

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hostile, argumentative

Question 35

derisive

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contempt or ridicule

Question 36

dismay

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distress or concern

Question 37

empirical

Answer 37

firsthand, based on experience

Question 38

facetious

Answer 38

flippant, treating a serious matter with humor

Question 39

indulgent

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overly lenient, forgiving

Question 40

pedagogical

Answer 40

relating to teachers or education

Question 41

pragmatic

Answer 41

sensible, businesslike

practical

Question 42

reflective

Answer 42

deep thought thinking with deliberation

Question 43

sullen

Answer 43

bad-tempered, gloomy

Question 44

understated

Answer 44

presented in a subtle and effective way

Question 45

whimsical

Answer 45

playful mischievous quizzical

Question 46

wry

Answer 46

dry humor

sarcastic

Question 47

zealous

Answer 47

passionate
intense
energetic