Vocab List 11

Question 1

thrifty

Answer 1

using money carefully and wisely SYN. cautious, prudent

Question 2

pragmatic

Answer 2

dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way, instead of following a set of ideas SYN. Practical, sensible

Question 3

eccentric

Answer 3

someone who behaves in a way that is unusual and different from what is usual or socially accepted

Question 4

karma

Answer 4

1. the force that is produced by things you do in your life and that will influence you in the future, according to the Hindu and Buddhist religions; FATE
2. luck resulting from your actions
3. the feeling you get from a person, place, or action
   SYN. chance, fate, destiny

Question 5

enigma

Answer 5

a person, thing, or event that is strange or mysterious and difficult to understand or explain SYN. Mystery, riddle, puzzle

Question 6

exemplary

Answer 6

1. excellent and used as an example to follow

2. [only before a noun] severe and used as a warning SYN. Commendable, excellent

Question 7

clairvoyant

Answer 7

someone who claims they can see what will happen in the future SYN. unwavering, loyal

Question 8

chimera

Answer 8

1. something, especially an idea or hope, that is not really possible and can never exist
2. an imaginary creature that breathes fire and has a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a snake’s tail SYN. Fantasy

Question 9

vicarious

Answer 9

experienced by watching, hearing, or reading about someone else doing something, rather than by doing it yourself

Question 10

utopia

Answer 10

an imaginary perfect world where everyone is happy

Question 11

discreet

Answer 11

1. careful about what you say or do so that you do not upset or embarrass people, especially by keeping a secret
2. done, said, or shown in a careful or polite way so that you do not upset or embarrass people
3. approving, not easily noticed, especially because small in size and showing good judgment about style, politeness, etc. ANT. tactless

Question 12

elusive

Answer 12

1. difficult to find, or not often seen
2. an elusive result is difficult to achieve
3. an elusive idea or quality is difficult to describe or understand, SYN. vague

Question 13

hypothetical

Answer 13

based on a situation that is not real, but that might happen ANT. Real

Question 14

oblivious

Answer 14

not knowing about or not noticing something that is happening around you. SYN. Ignorant, unaware

Question 15

solemn

Answer 15

1. very serious in behavior and style
2. a promise that is made very seriously and with no intention of breaking it
3. a ceremony that is performed in a serious way. SYN> somber and serious

Question 16

steadfast

Answer 16

1. giving strong loyal support to another person, organization, belief, etc.
2. being certain that you are right about something and refusing to change your position or opinion in any way SYN. Unwavering, loyal

Question 17

frugal

Answer 17

1. careful to only buy what is necessary

2. small meal with plain food

Question 18

diligent

Answer 18

1. someone who works hard and carefully

2. carefully and thoroughly done

Question 19

prudent

Answer 19

sensible and careful especially by trying to avoid unnecessary risks

Question 20

scrupulous

Answer 20

1. careful to be honest and fair, and making sure that every detail is correct

Question 21

parochial

Answer 21

1. only interested in the things that affect you and your local area, and not interested in more important matters
2. relating to a particular church

Question 22

pious

Answer 22

1. having strong religious beliefs, and showing this in the way you behave
2. disapproving pious words, promises, attitudes are intended to sound good or moral, although they are not.

Question 23

cryptic

Answer 23

deliberately mysterious, or having secret meaning SYN. Mysterious, obscure

Question 24

esoteric

Answer 24

known and understood by only a few people who have special knowledge about something SYN. Cryptic, obscure