Vocab-List 2

Question 1

Aloof

Answer 1

not friendly or forthcoming, distant.

Question 2

bemusement

Answer 2

To cause to be bewildered; confuse.

Question 3

conjecture

Answer 3

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

Question 4

cynical

Answer 4

believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

Question 5

despondent

Answer 5

feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, or discouragement.

Question 6

eloquent

Answer 6

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Question 7

flippant

Answer 7

not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

Question 8

impetuous

Answer 8

acting or done quickly without thought or care

Question 9

judicious

Answer 9

using or showing judgement as to action or practical expediency

Question 10

nostalgic

Answer 10

characterized by or exhibiting feelings of nostalgia.

Question 11

objective

Answer 11

just the facts; no bias or favoritism

Question 12

quixotic

Answer 12

exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic or impractical

Question 13

smugness

Answer 13

contentedly confident of one’s ability, superiority, or correctness

Question 14

tentative

Answer 14

of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental.
-not set in stone,could change

Question 15

wary

Answer 15

watchful; being on ones guard against danger.

Question 16

Admonishing

Answer 16

to caution, advise or counsel against something.