Vocabulary Test

Question 1

Cynical

Answer 1

Distrustful or contemptuous of virtue, esp. selflessness in others; believing the worst of others, esp. that all acts are selfish

Question 2

Satiric

Answer 2

of, relating to, or constituting satire

Question 3

Foreboding

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an omen, prediction, or presentiment especially of coming evil. A foreboding tone incorporates a feeling of uneasiness regarding future affairs and radiates a suspicious aura around events that have yet to come. Often used by authors to further build plots in stories and get readers engaged for upcoming climax.

Question 4

Bombastic

Answer 4

Using long and difficult words, usually to make people think you know more than you do. Similarly, when describing the tone of a piece, it is when the author/speaker exaggerates a seemingly simple concept by using complex language.

Question 5

Detached

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not showing or feeling interest

Question 6

Mocking

Answer 6

making fun of a person or thing in a nasty, mean way. Sometimes, mocking can also be a vital tool of comedians or political satirists.

Question 7

Despairing

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given to, arising from, or marked by despair : devoid of hope

Question 8

Nostalgic

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A wistful or sentimental yearning to return to older days, or longing for the past.

Question 9

Incredulous

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unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true

Question 10

Disinterested

Answer 10

not having the mind or feelings engaged : not interested

Question 11

Nonchalant

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relaxed and laid back state of mind due to the person not caring or not being worried.

Question 12

Contemplative

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A process that requires quiet and serious thought for a period of time.

Question 13

Resigned

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Accepting that something you do not like will happen because you cannot change it

Question 14

Sardonic

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a mock-like writing tone often filled with witty remarks. These may come across as hostile, however, are meant to be interpreted in a humorous fashion.

Question 15

Facetious

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Meant to be humorous or funny. Not serious and sometimes can seem sarcastic.

Question 16

Belligerent

Answer 16

Inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness, which usually applies to persons or animals, or to their attitudes or actions.

Question 17

Sympathetic

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feeling or showing care/ understanding

Question 18

Candid

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Marked by honest sincere expression

Question 19

Ironic

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The opposite of what is assumed or expected to happen. An ironic tone is a tone that says something that could possibly be humorous, because it is the opposite of something that is expected.

Question 20

Whimsical

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Resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice especially; lightly fanciful

Question 21

Reverent

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feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by deeply respectful. Showing deep and solemn respect

Question 22

Fatalistic

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Worst-case scenario thinking

Question 23

Sentimental

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Marked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism, attachments

Question 24

Ambivalent

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Having or showing simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings toward something or someone

Question 25

Condescending

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showing or characterized by a patronizing or superior attitude toward others

Question 26

Didactic

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Heavy handed/ controlling teaching. Intend to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.

Question 27

Pensive

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dreamily or wistfully thoughtful. It expresses or reveals thoughtfulness, usually marked by some sadness.

Question 28

Colloquial

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Informal/ familiar speech or writing from a certain area

Question 29

Inflammatory

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to excite anger, disorder, or tumult

Question 30

Contentious

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an author conveys an aggressive or argumentative attitude that causes controversy.

Question 31

Patronizing

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Showing or characterized by a superior attitude towards others : marked by condescension

Question 32

Informative

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Useful and informational

Question 33

Sincere

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Honest and genuine

Question 34

Exuberant

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Excited and joyful

Question 35

Somber

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Gloomy and sad

Question 36

Bitter

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Resentful and angry

Question 37

Apathetic

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Bored, lack of concern and feeling

Question 38

Authoritative

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Leader feel and demanding. Showing that you are confident, in control, and expect to be respected and obeyed; having authority.

Question 39

matter-of-fact

Answer 39

not showing feelings or emotion, especially in a situation when emotion would be expected: sticking to fact and being plain orstraightforward.