Vocab I

Question 1

repudiate

Answer 1

to reject, to deny

Question 2

slovenly

Answer 2

to be untidy, messy, unkempt

Question 3

frugal

Answer 3

economical

Question 4

meander

Answer 4

move or cause to move in a sinuous or circular course, and aimless amble on a winding course, ramble

Question 5

frivolous

Answer 5

not serious in content or attitude or behavior, trivial, silly, unnecessary

Question 6

err

Answer 6

stray from a direct course or at random, to slip, to make a mistake

Question 7

ostentatious

Answer 7

intend to attract notice and impress others, pretentious, flashy, showy

Question 8

bravado

Answer 8

a swaggering show of courage, boldness

Question 9

supersede

Answer 9

to supplant, to replace

Question 10

inept

Answer 10

tactless, a clumsy or incompetent person, an ineffective action, not elegant or graceful in expression

Question 11

mnemonic

Answer 11

a device used to aid recall

Question 12

pervade

Answer 12

permeate, to exist in every part of, to be present throughout, to penetrate, to spread or diffuse through

Question 13

ardent

Answer 13

fervent, to be passionate about something, fiery

Question 14

palpable

Answer 14

able to be felt by tactile examination, something you can touch or handle, capable of being perceived, tangible

Question 15

complacent

Answer 15

content, being pleased with oneself or actions

Question 16

cynicism

Answer 16

a pessimistic feeling of distrust

Question 17

conscientious

Answer 17

someone who give great effort into something

Question 18

docile

Answer 18

obedient, teachable

Question 19

vanquish

Answer 19

to crush, to defeat, to trounce

Question 20

frugal

Answer 20

thrifty, to avoid waste

Question 21

acquiesce

Answer 21

accede, to agree, to express agreement