Vocab Quiz Date 1/21

Question 1

Altruistic

Answer 1

Thoughtful of others; self-sacrificing

Question 2

Despot

Answer 2

One with unlimited power; dictator; tyrant

Question 3

Emulate

Answer 3

Try to equal or exceed

Question 4

Hedonist

Answer 4

One who lives solely for pleasure

Question 5

Latent

Answer 5

Lying hidden and undeveloped; present but invisible; inactive

Question 6

Dignified

Answer 6

Possessing or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect; someone who is noble, majestic, or distinguished

Question 7

Pompous

Answer 7

Self-important; magnificent

Question 8

Rancor

Answer 8

Strong hate; bitter feeling

Question 9

Raze

Answer 9

To tear down completely; destroy

Question 10

Apathetic

Answer 10

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Question 11

Choleric

Answer 11

Extremely irritable; easily angered

Question 12

Foreboding

Answer 12

A strong inner feeling or notion of a future misfortune, evil, etc.

Question 13

Sentimental

Answer 13

Expressive of or appealing to sentiment; especially the tender emotions and feelings, as love, pity, or nostalgia

Question 14

Somber

Answer 14

Gloomy; depressing; or dismal

Question 15

Straightforward

Answer 15

Direct; honest; clear-cut

Question 16

Adversity

Answer 16

Difficulties; misfortune