Vocab, batch #5 (26-50)

Question 1

Diffidence

Answer 1

state of lacking self confidence

Question 2

Equanimity

Answer 2

state of composure

Question 3

Fortitude

Answer 3

a strong determination to endure difficulties

Question 4

Geniality

Answer 4

friendliness

Question 5

Probity

Answer 5

devotion to the highest standard

Question 6

Repugnance

Answer 6

feeling of strong distaste

Question 7

Tenacity

Answer 7

tough-minded determination to stick to/hold onto something

Question 8

Conclave

Answer 8

meeting conducted in private

Question 9

Beguile

Answer 9

to fool/trick

Question 10

Didactic

Answer 10

designed to teach

Question 11

Dissuade

Answer 11

to convince not to do something

Question 12

Flippant

Answer 12

a saucy, impudent lack of seriousness

Question 13

Infallible

Answer 13

incapable of mistakes

Question 14

Obfuscate

Answer 14

to obscure

Question 15

Obsequious

Answer 15

overly willing to please

Question 16

Querulous

Answer 16

habitually complaining

Question 17

Taciturn

Answer 17

preference for avoiding speech

Question 18

Vociferous

Answer 18

calling out loudly

Question 19

Belicose

Answer 19

warlike; inclined to start fights

Question 20

Cantankerous

Answer 20

ill-tempered

Question 21

Capricious

Answer 21

subject to whim

Question 22

Fractious

Answer 22

quarrelsome

Question 23

Immutable

Answer 23

constant, unchanging

Question 24

Obtuse

Answer 24

thickhead, insensitive, not sharp

Question 25

Candor

Answer 25

sincerity in expression, frankness