Vocab 18

Question 1

Mollify(verb)

Answer 1

To calm or soothe; to reduce in emotional intensity

Question 2

Neophyte (noun)

Answer 2

A recent convert; a beginner; a novice

Question 3

Obfuscate (verb)

Answer 3

To deliberately obscure; to make confusing

Question 4

Obstinate ( adj )

Answer 4

Stubborn; hard - headed; uncompromising

Question 5

Ostentatious (adj )

Answer 5

Characterized by or given to pretentious display; showy

Question 6

Pervade(adj)

Answer 6

To permeate throughout (adj:pervasive)

Question 7

Phlegmatic (adj)

Answer 7

Calm;sluggish;unemotional

Question 8

Plethora ( noun )

Answer 8

An overabandance;q surplus

Question 9

Pragmatic ( adj )

Answer 9

Practical rather than idealistic

Question 10

Presumptuous ( ady )

Answer 10

Overstepping due bounds ( as of propriety or courtesy ); taking liberties

Question 11

Pristine ( adj )

Answer 11

Pure; uncorrupted; clean

Question 12

Probity ( noun )

Answer 12

Adherence to highest principles; complete and confirmed int-grity; uprightness

Question 13

Proclivity ( noun )

Answer 13

A natural predisposition or inclination

Question 14

Profligate ( adj )

Answer 14

Excessively wasteful; recklessly extravagant ( now form: profligacy )

Question 15

Propensity ( noun )

Answer 15

A natural inclination or tendency; penchant