vocab mod 1

Question 1

abrasive

Answer 1

causing irritation

Question 2

acquiescent

Answer 2

willingly carries out wishes of others

Question 3

acerbic

Answer 3

direct, witty, cruel, bitter

Question 4

audacious

Answer 4

intrepidly daring and recklessly bold

Question 5

bemused

Answer 5

confused, bewildered with amusement

Question 6

brusque

Answer 6

short and abrupt, blunt in manner or speech

Question 7

candid

Answer 7

truthful and straightforward, fair

Question 8

caustic

Answer 8

sarcastic in a scathing or bitter way

Question 9

curt

Answer 9

rudely brief or short

Question 10

cynical

Answer 10

distrustful, motivated by self interest

Question 11

detached

Answer 11

aloof, not involved, isolated

Question 12

didactic

Answer 12

intended to teach proper or moral behavior

Question 13

disdainful

Answer 13

showing contempt or lack of respect, scorn

Question 14

dry

Answer 14

dull, uninteresting, cold, unemotional

Question 15

eulogistic

Answer 15

containing great praise (usually speeches for deceased)

Question 16

facetious

Answer 16

inappropriately humorous

Question 17

flippant

Answer 17

lacking proper respect or seriousness, making light

Question 18

frivolous

Answer 18

silly, carefree, light-hearted

Question 19

indignant

Answer 19

expressing strong displeasure at something unjust

Question 20

indulgent

Answer 20

lenient, overly generous