Vocab Test 1

Question 1

Altruistic

Answer 1

showing a disinterest and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish

Question 2

Ambivalent

Answer 2

having mixed feelings or contradictory feelings about someone or something

Question 3

Aversion

Answer 3

a strong dislike or disinclination

Question 4

Discern

Answer 4

to perceive or recognize something

Question 5

Distain

Answer 5

to discolor; stain; sully

Question 6

Disparage

Answer 6

to regard as little worth

Question 7

Disparity

Answer 7

a great difference

Question 8

Embellish

Answer 8

to make more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features; to enhance something through fictitious additions

Question 9

Engender

Answer 9

to cause or give rise to

Question 10

Innocuous

Answer 10

not harmful or offensive

Question 11

Insipid

Answer 11

lacking flavor; without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities

Question 12

Lament

Answer 12

to feel or express sorrow; a passionate expression of grief

Question 13

Obscure

Answer 13

not discovered or known about; uncertain

Question 14

Ostentatious

Answer 14

intended to attract notice; characterized by conspicuous or pretentious attempts to impress others

Question 15

Prodigal

Answer 15

spending money or resources freely or recklessly

Question 16

Reticence

Answer 16

not offering any more information than required; not revealing one’s thoughts

Question 17

Revere

Answer 17

to regard with respect or awe

Question 18

Serene

Answer 18

peaceful; calm and untroubled; tranquil

Question 19

Superfluous

Answer 19

being more than is sufficient or necessary; unnecessary

Question 20

Taciturn

Answer 20

saying little; uncommunicative in speech; reserved