Vocabulary

Question 1

Vivacious

Answer 1

Attractively lively and animated

Question 2

Illicit

Answer 2

Forbidden by law, rules, or custom

Question 3

Vicariously

Answer 3

In a way that is experienced in the imagination through the actions of another person

Question 4

Restrained

Answer 4

Kept under control; prevented from freedom of movement or action

Question 5

Matronly

Answer 5

Conservatively dressed older women

Question 6

Pallid

Answer 6

Pale, typically because of poor health

Question 7

Reticent

Answer 7

Not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily

Question 8

Spawned

Answer 8

release or deposit eggs or to generate

Question 9

Undulating

Answer 9

Having a smoothly rising and falling form or outline

Question 10

Anguish

Answer 10

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering

Question 11

Didactic

Answer 11

In the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to treat someone in a patronizing way.

Question 12

Vehement

Answer 12

Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

Question 13

Incredulous

Answer 13

Unwilling or unable to believe something

Question 14

Impetuous

Answer 14

Acting or done quickly and without thought or care

Question 15

Nonchalant

Answer 15

Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm

Question 16

Disparaging

Answer 16

Expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatory

Question 17

Contemptuous

Answer 17

The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

Question 18

Facetious

Answer 18

Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor

Question 19

Ardent

Answer 19

Enthusiastic or passionate

Question 20

Insolent

Answer 20

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

Question 21

Reverent

Answer 21

Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect

Question 22

Altruistic

Answer 22

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish

Question 23

Emulate

Answer 23

Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation

Question 24

Flippant

Answer 24

Not showing a serious or respectful attitude

Question 25

Haughty

Answer 25

Arrogantly superior and disdainful

Question 26

Lenient

Answer 26

(of punishment or a person in authority) permissive, merciful, or tolerant.

Question 27

Nullify

Answer 27

Make legally null and void; invalidate

Question 28

Petulance

Answer 28

The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered

Question 29

Resolute

Answer 29

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

Question 30

Sardonic

Answer 30

Grimly mocking or cynical

Question 31

Stalwart

Answer 31

Loyal, reliable, and hardworking

Question 32

Transient

Answer 32

lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

or staying or working in a place for only a short time.

Question 33

Wistful

Answer 33

Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

Question 34

Jubilant

Answer 34

Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph

Question 35

Trepidation

Answer 35

A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen