Vocab #3

Question 1

discord

Answer 1

noun: lack of agreement or harmony

Question 2

discreet

Answer 2

adjective: careful to protect one’s speech or actions in order to avoid offense or attention

Question 3

disheartened

Answer 3

adjective: made less hopeful or enthusiastic

Question 4

eccentric

Answer 4

adjective: highly unconventional or unusual

Question 5

elaborate (verb)

Answer 5

verb: explain in more detail

Question 6

elaborate (adjective)

Answer 6

adjective: marked by complexity and richness of detail

Question 7

embellish

Answer 7

verb: make more attractive by adding ornament, color, etc.; make more beautiful

Question 8

emulate

Answer 8

verb: strive to equal or match, especially by imitating; compete with successfully

Question 9

evasive (physical)

Answer 9

adjective: avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger

Question 10

evasive (verbal)

Answer 10

adjective: deliberately vague or ambiguous

Question 11

exasperate

Answer 11

verb: to irritate intensely

Question 12

fortright

Answer 12

adjective: characterized by directness in manner