Vocab

Question 1

Affect

Answer 1

(v) To influence or to change
(v) To put on a false show or display of
(n) Feeling or emotion, especially as shown in facial expressions or body language.

Question 2

Assertive

Answer 2

(adj) Acting with confidence and force; sure of one’s self.

Question 3

Brazen

Answer 3

(adj) Extremely bold; shamelessly rude of defiant.

Question 4

Complaisant

Answer 4

(adj) Wanting to please; willing to do what pleases others; cheerfully obliging.

Question 5

Depredation

Answer 5

(n) a. A predatory attack; a raid.
b. Damage, destruction, or loss

Question 6

Deprivation

Answer 6

(n) the state of lacking or doing without something; loss.

Question 7

Disinterested

Answer 7

(adj) Impartial; free of bias or self-interest in an outcome.

Question 8

Docile

Answer 8

(adj) Gentle; easily manageable or teachable; tame

Question 9

Effect

Answer 9

(n) A result
(v) To bring about change

Question 10

Emigrate

Answer 10

(v) To leave one country or region and settle in another.

Question 11

Flamboyant

Answer 11

(adj) Showy, flashy, vivid or dramatic

Question 12

Immigrate

Answer 12

(v) To settle in a country or region where one is not a native.

Question 13

Intrepid

Answer 13

(adj) Fearless; having unwavering courage

Question 14

Mellow

Answer 14

(adj) Relaxed and unhurried; easygoing
(v) To become more relaxed or pleasant

Question 15

Pacific

Answer 15

(adj) of a peaceful nature; calm.

Question 16

Precede

Answer 16

(v) To come before

Question 17

Proceed

Answer 17

(v) To go forward or onward.

Question 18

Strident

Answer 18

(adj) Loud, harsh, grating or shrill.

Question 19

Unabashed

Answer 19

(adj) a. Not embarrassed; composed
b. Not hidden or disguised or obvious.

Question 20

Uninterested

Answer 20

(adj) Without interest; having no interest or concern in a matter.