Vocab

Question 1

Adversary

Answer 1

One’s opponent in a contest, conflit, or dispute

Question 2

Aloof

Answer 2

Not friendly or forthcoming; Cool or distant

Question 3

Genial

Answer 3

kind, warm, friendly

Question 4

Jaded

Answer 4

when you get used to something and it no longer bothers you; becoming bored or apathetic by over-exposure to something

Question 5

colloquial

Answer 5

the informal, conversational and slang way that people talk as opposed to formal language

Question 6

gratuity

Answer 6

a tip or money given to someone in thanks

Question 7

gratitude

Answer 7

thankfulness and appreciation

Question 8

impromptu

Answer 8

done on the spur-of-the-moment without a lot of preparation

Question 9

conspicuous

Answer 9

obvious and not hidden or concealed at all

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civility

Answer 10

acting like you care about other people and you are kind and respectful even if you don’t agree with them

Question 11

devastating

Answer 11

something shocking or distressing; something that causes complete destruction

Question 12

strenuous

Answer 12

difficult work that strains your muscles and endurance

Question 13

amicable

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showing kindness and being friendly

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demographic

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relating to facts and details about populations such as race, gender, age, income

Question 15

convivial

Answer 15

giving off a welcoming, friendly vibe

Question 16

furtive

Answer 16

the state of being inactive or unproductive; not making headway

Question 17

apprehensive

Answer 17

worried, upset over what might come

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meticulous

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paying close attention to details; working carefully

Question 19

melancholy

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sad, gloomy thoughts; feeling dreary

Question 20

languish

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to become weak or stuck

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hasten

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be quick to do something

Question 22

jargon

Answer 22

words or terms that are used by certain groups of people that outsiders would not understand

Question 23

chronicle

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to record information in order; to keep track of information

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designate

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to assign something to someone

Question 25

rigorous

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challenging; hard

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loiter

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to hang around; linger

Question 27

humility

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humble; not stuck up; not being full of fake pride

Question 28

languid

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lacking energy and motivation

Question 29

slovenly

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messy and untidy

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diminish

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to lessen, to decrease in size or extent

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amiable

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projecting a warm and friendly attitude; giving others the feeling that you are kind

Question 32

conjecture

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to provide a guess when you are uncertain of the correct answer

Question 33

credible

Answer 33

capable of being believed; trustworthy

Question 34

solicitor

Answer 34

someone who tries to sell something or get someone to buy something

Question 35

listless

Answer 35

lacking zest; lacking vivacity; lacking energy