Vocabulary List: Part 2, 1-10

Question 1

Jackanapes

Answer 1

someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous

Question 2

Celluloid

Answer 2

a flammable substance used in motion picture and X-ray film

Question 3

Animus

Answer 3

a feeling of I’ll will arousing active hostility

Question 4

Tactful

Answer 4

Having a sense of what is considerate in dealing with others

Question 4

Mauve

Answer 4

a moderate purple

Question 5

Brevity

Answer 5

the use of concise expressions

Question 6

Inordinate

Answer 6

beyond normal limits

Question 7

Resonant

Answer 7

characterized by a loud deep sound

Question 8

Implicate

Answer 8

bring into intimate and incriminating connection

Question 9

Ado

Answer 9

a great deal of fuss, concern, or commotion

Question 10

Snub

Answer 10

a refusal to recognize someone you know

Question 11

Gallantly

Answer 11

in a heroic or brave manner

Question 11

Mite

Answer 11

a slight but appreciable amount

Question 12

Memorandum

Answer 12

a written proposal or reminder

Question 13

Reticent

Answer 13

not inclined to talk or provide info

Question 14

Plumb

Answer 14

completely

Question 15

Reverie

Answer 15

an abstracted state of absorption

Question 16

Latent

Answer 16

not presently active

Question 17

Rheumatic

Answer 17

or of pertaining to arthritis

Question 18

Furtive

Answer 18

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy