Word of the Day (Test 1)

Question 1

Adversity

Answer 1

misfortune, perhaps something one struggles through

Question 2

Conformist

Answer 2

follower of customs, someone who goes along with the crowd

Question 3

Tactful

Answer 3

being polite, knowing what is appropriate and when

Question 4

Insensitive

Answer 4

not knowing or caring about someones feelings

Question 5

Ostentatious

Answer 5

displaying wealth, knowledge, etc. in a way that is meant to generate envy

Question 6

Novice

Answer 6

beginner

Question 7

Superficial

Answer 7

lacking in depth

Question 8

Suppress

Answer 8

to end an activity

Question 9

Prosperity

Answer 9

wealth, success

Question 10

Ecstatic

Answer 10

expressing overwhelming joy

Question 11

Advocate

Answer 11

to stand for position

Question 12

Keen

Answer 12

sharp, mentally alert

Question 13

Lenient

Answer 13

to be mild in treatment

Question 14

Orator

Answer 14

Speaker

Question 15

Ulterior

Answer 15

not revealed, hidden

Question 16

Diligent

Answer 16

persevering, painstaking effort, sticking with something

Question 17

Emulate

Answer 17

Follow an example

Question 18

Resilient

Answer 18

Quick to recover

Ex. Rocky

Question 19

Tenacious

Answer 19

Persistent (never gives up)

Question 20

Hedonist

Answer 20

Pleasure seeker