Vocab Quiz Date 9/23

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 for found 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 and 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 (a longing for the past)

Question 11

Objective

Answer 11

Something that ones efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish

Question 12

Quixotic

Answer 12

Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical

Question 13

Smugness

Answer 13

Contentedly confident of ones ability, superiority, or correctness

Question 14

Tentative

Answer 14

Not certain or fixed

Question 15

Wary

Answer 15

Watchful; being in ones guard against danger

Question 16

Admonishing

Answer 16

To caution, advice, or counsel against something