Vocab

Question 1

Epigram

Answer 1

A short, witty statement

Question 2

Supercilious

Answer 2

Arrogant, scornful

Question 3

Extemporizing

Answer 3

To do or manage something without preparation; to improvise

Question 4

Feign

Answer 4

To imitate deceptively; to make believe; pretend

Question 5

Apathetic

Answer 5

Not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive

Question 6

Languid

Answer 6

Lacking energy or vitality; listless

Question 7

Convivial

Answer 7

Sociable; merry; festive

Question 8

Affectation

Answer 8

Behavior that is assumed rather than natural; an artificiality. An exaggerated display of

Question 9

Subterfuge

Answer 9

A deceptive strategy; something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity; “he wasn’t sick–it was just a subterfuge”

Question 10

Exultation

Answer 10

A feeling of extreme joy

Question 11

Nebulous

Answer 11

Cloudy, unclear

Question 12

Euphemism

Answer 12

the substitution of a pleasant or neutral term in place of one considered harsh or offensive

Question 13

Laudable

Answer 13

Praiseworthy; admirable

Question 14

Insidious

Answer 14

marked by hidden danger, stealthy, or treacherous

Question 15

Ingratiate

Answer 15

to deliberately gain favor with someone. To literally be in “good graces” with someone.

Question 16

Dilatory

Answer 16

tending or inclined to delay or waste time; lingering; lazy

Question 17

Elusive

Answer 17

difficult to catch or grasp …Elude – v. escape, either physically or mentally

Question 18

Tumult

Answer 18

A disorderly commotion or disturbance; uproar; confusion

Question 19

Rancor

Answer 19

Bitter, long-lasting resentment; deep-seated ill will

Question 20

Provincial

Answer 20

Not fashionable; unsophisticated