vocab 2

Question 1

Diffident (adj)

Answer 1

Hesitant due to a lack of self-confidence, unassertive; shy; retiring; self-effacing

Example sentence: She was too diffident to speak up during the meeting.

Question 2

Pragmatic (adj)

Answer 2

Practical; sensible; NOT idealistic or romantic

Example sentence: His pragmatic approach to the problem led to a quick solution.

Question 3

Evocation (N)

Answer 3

An imaginative re-creation of something; a calling forth

Question 4

Presumptuous (adj)

Answer 4

Overstepping one’s place; impertinently bold; displaying effrontery

Question 5

Recalcitrant (adj)

Answer 5

Stubbornly resistant and defiant; OBSTINATE; OBDURATE; REFRACTORY; disobedient

Question 6

Boon (N)

Answer 6

A timely benefit; blessing

Example sentence: The unexpected financial windfall was a boon for the struggling family.

Question 7

Bane (N)

Answer 7

A source of harm and ruin

Example sentence: The invasive species proved to be the bane of the local ecosystem.

Question 8

Clandestine (adj)

Answer 8

Secret, covert; not open; NOT ABOVEBOARD; surreptitious

Question 9

Affable (adj)

Answer 9

Amiable, genial, gregarious

Example sentence: Despite his busy schedule, he always remained affable and approachable.

Question 10

Austere (adj)

Answer 10

Having no adornment or ornamentation; bare; not ORNATE