Vocab Quiz 1

Question 1

Reticent

Answer 1

adj. not revealing ones thoughts or feelings readily

Question 2

alacrity

Answer 2

noun. brisk and cheerful readiness

Question 3

prodigious

Answer 3

adj. unnatural or abnormal

Question 4

procure

Answer 4

verb. obtain something with effort or to persuade

Question 5

acumen

Answer 5

noun. the ability to make good judgements & quick decisions

Question 6

languaorous

Answer 6

adj, characterized by tiredness or inactivity

Question 7

cudgeling

Answer 7

verb. beat with a club

Question 8

assiduous

Answer 8

adj. showing great care and perserverance

Question 9

torrent

Answer 9

strong fast moving stream of water

Question 10

acquiesce

Answer 10

verb. to accept something without protest

Question 11

expostulate

Answer 11

verb. express strong disapproval

Question 12

prolific

Answer 12

adj. producing a great amount of something

Question 13

poignant

Answer 13

adj. evoking a keen sense of sadness

Question 14

avaric

Answer 14

noun. extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Question 15

placidity

Answer 15

noun. feeling of calmness

Question 16

chagrin

Answer 16

noun. distress or embarrassment at failing

Question 17

repudiate

Answer 17

verb. refuse to accept

Question 18

tacit

Answer 18

adj. understand or implied without being stated

Question 19

disposition

Answer 19

noun. a persons inherent qualities

Question 20

unfettered

Answer 20

adj. unrestrained or uninhibited