Vocab Quiz 12/2 Flashcards
Unscrupulous Definition
not having moral or ethical standards
Unscrupulous Part of Speech
adjective
Unscrupulous Sentence
The unscrupulous criminal broke the laws without any remorse.
Stalwart Definition
strongly and stoutly built
Stalwart Part of Speech
adjective
Stalwart Sentence
The stalwart bodybuilder lifted heavy weights.
Comport Definition
to bear or conduct oneself
Comport Part of Speech
verb
Comport Sentence
I comported myself with dignity after I messed up during my clarinet performance.
Lament Definition
an expression of grief or sorrow
Lament Part of Speech
noun
Lament Sentence
The heartfelt lament at her son’s funeral made everyone cry.
Fastidious Definition
concerned about accuracy and detail
Fastidious Part of Speech
adjective
Fastidious Sentence
Adrian Monk is fastidious because he always makes sure everything is perfect.
Assiduous Definition
constant in application or effort
Assiduous Part of Speech
adjective
Assiduous Sentence
The assiduous student studied hard and aced the test.
Caustic Definition
severely critical or sarcastic
Caustic Part of Speech
adjective
Caustic Sentence
The judge’s caustic remarks made her lose all of her self-confidence.
Malcontent Definition
dissatisfied with the existing government
Malcontent Part of Speech
adjective
Malcontent Sentence
The Democrats will be malcontent if they don’t win the majority of the Senate.
Indignant Definition
expressing strong displeasure at something considered offensive or insulting
Indignant Part of Speech
adjective
Indignant Sentence
She had an indignant expression on her face after the teacher told her she wasn’t smart enough.
Debauchery Definition
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Debauchery Part of Speech
noun
Debauchery Sentence
Mr. Robinson and I engaged in debauchery when we ate lots of dessert.
