Vocabulary List #15

Question 1

Uncertain how to act or proceed; vacillating.

Answer 1

Irresolute

Question 2

An elaborate dance with frequent changing of partners carried out under the leadership of one couple at formal balls; a formal ball.

Answer 2

Cotillion

Question 3

A light 2-wheeled covered carriage with the driver’s seat elevated behind.

Answer 3

Hansom

Question 4

Showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care; reflecting a meticulous, sensitive, or demanding attitude; difficult to please.

Answer 4

Fastidious

Question 5

Distress or anxiety over an anticipated action or result.

Answer 5

Compunction

Question 6

To teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions.

Answer 6

Inculcate

Question 7

Distasteful; unpleasant; disagreeable.

Answer 7

Unpalatable

Question 8

Arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance; hateful

Answer 8

Odious

Question 9

Averse to activity, effort, or movement; habitually lazy; conducive to or encouraging laziness; showing an inclination to laziness.

Answer 9

Indolent

Question 10

Producing no injury; harmless; not likely to give offense or to arouse strong feelings or hostility; inoffensive; insipid.

Answer 10

Innocuous