Vocab 5

Question 0

Banal

Answer 0

1. So lacking in originality that can be considered boring

Math can sometimes be considered banal.

Question 1

Assent

Answer 1

1. (Noun) The expression of approval or agreement
   I told him my plan, and he nodded in assent.
2. (Verb) To express approval or agreement, typically officially
   He assented to the plan that I came up with.

Question 2

Capriciousness

Answer 2

1. Changing often or quickly: often changing suddenly in mood or behavior
   
   2. Not logical or reasonable

Question 3

Diffident

Answer 3

1. Lacking confidence in one’s own abilities.
   After his last attempt, which failed, he was diffident about his abilities.
   2. Restrained in manner and/or conduct.

Question 4

Goad

Answer 4

verb(1) to prick or prod.
Noun(1) a stick used to maneuver cattle.
(2) anything that pricks, or wounds (stick, spear, etc.)

Question 5

Manifold

Answer 5

1. Adj. Of many kinds; numerous and varied
2. Noun. Something having many different parts or features of
   The manifold of faces was overwhelming.

Question 6

Perpetuity

Answer 6

1. The state or quality of lasting forever
2. Something that is perpetual in nature.

The building’s perpetuity amazed the archaeologists.

Question 7

scintillant

Answer 7

Shining brightly; sparkling.

Question 8

Solicitous

Answer 8

adjective from Latin: solus - whole, entire + citus - put into motion
1. manifesting or expressing anxiety, nervous (worried)
Prior to the final exam, the students seemed solicitous about the test.

Question 9

Sycophant

Answer 9

1. Someone who acts nice towards someone just to gain something from that person
   They thought you were trust worthy, but you are just a sycophant.

Question 10

Visage

Answer 10

1. the face, usually with reference to shape, features and expression.
   His visage was full of excitement.