Vocab Study 11/9/15

Question 1

Lapse

Answer 1

a slip or error, often of a trivial sort; failure/to come to an end

Question 2

Insistent

Answer 2

earnest or empathetic in dwelling upon, maintaining, or demanding something, persistent

Question 3

Tentative

Answer 3

unsure; uncertain; not definite or positive; hesitant

Question 4

Abrupt

Answer 4

sudden or unexpected

Question 5

Tumult

Answer 5

uproar; disorder; highly distressing agitation of mind or feeling

Question 6

Portentous

Answer 6

ominous, predictive of future bad events

Question 7

Irreverent

Answer 7

not respectful; critical of what is generally accepted or respected

Question 8

Vicarious

Answer 8

taking the place of another person or thing; acting or serving as a substitute

Question 9

Rancor

Answer 9

resentment or ill will; hatred; malice

Question 10

Formidable

Answer 10

of great strength; forceful; powerful