Vocab 2-2

Question 1

Abject

Answer 1

Absolutely miserable, utter humiliation, the worst of the worst-poverty
Adj

Question 2

Capitulate

Answer 2

To give up, surrender, or give in
V

Question 3

Cursory

Answer 3

Hasty, not thorough, no attention to detail
Adj

Question 4

Deference

Answer 4

Respect or courteous regard for someone’s feelings
N

Question 5

Ephemeral

Answer 5

Lasting a short period of time. Short lived or fleeting
N or adj

Question 6

Errant

Answer 6

Going astray, error- mistake. Doing wrong by going in a wrong direction, moving in an unpredictable manner
Adj

Question 7

Gratuitous

Answer 7

Unnecessary, unwanted, without cause, cost-free
Adj

Question 8

Poignant

Answer 8

Touching you deeply or causing intense feelings, causing psychological pain. Release of emotions
Adj

Question 9

Reticent

Answer 9

Quiet and restrained, not inclined to talk or draw attention to oneself
Adj

Question 10

Sublime

Answer 10

Awe-inspiring, elevated, exalted, high style, worthy of adoration or reverence
Adj