Words (6)

Question 1

What does ‘vacillate’ mean?

Answer 1

To physically sway or be indecisive; waver in one’s mind or opinions.

Example: ‘He tends to vacillate when making decisions.’

Question 2

What does ‘sanguine’ mean?

Answer 2

Cheerfully optimistic and hopeful; ruddy.

Example: ‘She remained sanguine despite the challenges ahead.’

Question 3

What does ‘reticent’ mean?

Answer 3

Not talking much; reserved or reluctant to express thoughts and feelings.

Example: ‘He was reticent about his plans for the future.’

Question 4

What does ‘repudiate’ mean?

Answer 4

To reject the validity of something; refuse to acknowledge.

Example: ‘She decided to repudiate the allegations against her.’

Question 5

What does ‘prevaricate’ mean?

Answer 5

To lie or deviate from the truth; to speak or act evasively.

Example: ‘He tends to prevaricate when asked direct questions.’

Question 6

What does ‘pragmatic’ mean?

Answer 6

Practical; dealing with actual facts and reality.

Example: ‘She took a pragmatic approach to solving the problem.’

Question 7

What does ‘phlegmatic’ mean?

Answer 7

Calm and unemotional in temperament; sluggish.

Example: ‘His phlegmatic demeanor made him an excellent mediator.’

Question 8

What does ‘perspicacious’ mean?

Answer 8

Having penetrating insight or good discernment; shrewd.

Example: ‘Her perspicacious observations impressed everyone.’

Question 9

What does ‘perfunctory’ mean?

Answer 9

Done in a routine way; indifferent; superficial.

Example: ‘His perfunctory response showed a lack of interest.’

Question 10

What does ‘obsequious’ mean?

Answer 10

Overly submissive and eager to please; servile.

Example: ‘The obsequious assistant always agreed with the boss.’

Question 11

What does ‘nadir’ mean?

Answer 11

The lowest point.

Example: ‘The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.’

Question 12

What does ‘meticulous’ mean?

Answer 12

Extremely careful; precise and attentive to detail.

Example: ‘Her meticulous nature ensured that nothing was overlooked.’

Question 13

What does ‘malleable’ mean?

Answer 13

Capable of being shaped or bent.

Example: ‘Gold is a malleable metal that can be easily shaped.’

Question 14

What does ‘laconic’ mean?

Answer 14

Using few words; concise.

Example: ‘His laconic reply left everyone wanting more information.’

Question 15

What does ‘irascible’ mean?

Answer 15

Easily made angry; irritable.

Example: ‘Her irascible nature made her difficult to work with.’

Question 16

What does ‘intrepid’ mean?

Answer 16

Fearless; resolutely courageous.

Example: ‘The intrepid explorer ventured into uncharted territories.’

Question 17

What does ‘innocuous’ mean?

Answer 17

Harmless; inoffensive.

Example: ‘The innocuous comment did not offend anyone.’

Question 18

What does ‘inchoate’ mean?

Answer 18

Not fully formed; disorganized.

Example: ‘The project was still inchoate and needed more planning.’

Question 19

What does ‘iconoclast’ mean?

Answer 19

One who opposes established beliefs, customs, and institutions.

Example: ‘As an iconoclast, he challenged traditional views.’

Question 20

What does ‘hyperbole’ mean?

Answer 20

Purposeful exaggeration for effect.

Example: ‘His use of hyperbole made the story more entertaining.’

Question 21

What does ‘gregarious’ mean?

Answer 21

Outgoing; sociable; fond of the company of others.

Example: ‘She was gregarious and loved to host parties.’

Question 22

What does ‘glib’ mean?

Answer 22

Fluent in an insincere manner; superficial.

Example: ‘His glib remarks did not convince anyone of his sincerity.’

Question 23

What does ‘garrulous’ mean?

Answer 23

Tending to talk a lot; talkative.

Example: ‘The garrulous neighbor often shared stories for hours.’

Question 24

What does ‘furtive’ mean?

Answer 24

Secret; stealthy; done secretly.

Example: ‘He cast a furtive glance at the forbidden area.’

Question 25

What does ‘fractious’ mean?

Answer 25

Irritable; unruly; likely to cause disruption.

Example: ‘The fractious child refused to follow instructions.’

Question 26

What does ‘fortuitous’ mean?

Answer 26

Happening by chance; fortunate.

Example: ‘Their meeting was entirely fortuitous.’

Question 27

What does ‘exacerbate’ mean?

Answer 27

To make worse; inflame or irritate.

Example: ‘His comments only served to exacerbate the situation.’

Question 28

What does ‘eschew’ mean?

Answer 28

To shun; to avoid something distasteful.

Example: ‘She decided to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.’

Question 29

What does ‘effrontery’ mean?

Answer 29

Impudent boldness; audacity.

Example: ‘His effrontery shocked everyone in the room.’

Question 30

What does ‘diatribe’ mean?

Answer 30

An abusive, condemnatory speech; a strong verbal attack.

Example: ‘The politician’s diatribe against his opponent was widely criticized.’

Question 31

What does ‘demur’ mean?

Answer 31

To express doubts or objections; show reluctance.

Example: ‘She demurred at the suggestion to change the plan.’

Question 32

What does ‘contrite’ mean?

Answer 32

Deeply sorrowful or repentant for a wrong; remorseful.

Example: ‘He felt contrite after realizing his mistake.’

Question 33

What does ‘cogent’ mean?

Answer 33

Convincing and well-reasoned; clear and persuasive.

Example: ‘Her cogent argument won over the audience.’

Question 34

What does ‘burgeon’ mean?

Answer 34

To grow and flourish rapidly.

Example: ‘The plant began to burgeon in the spring.’

Question 35

What does ‘austere’ mean?

Answer 35

Severe or stern in appearance; undecorated.

Example: ‘The austere room had no decorations.’

Question 36

What does ‘archaic’ mean?

Answer 36

Ancient; old-fashioned; characteristic of an earlier period.

Example: ‘The archaic language made the text difficult to understand.’

Question 37

What does ‘apathy’ mean?

Answer 37

Lack of interest or emotion; absence of feeling.

Example: ‘His apathy towards the project was evident.’

Question 38

What does ‘anomaly’ mean?

Answer 38

Deviation from what is normal; abnormality.

Example: ‘The anomaly in the data raised questions.’

Question 39

What does ‘ameliorate’ mean?

Answer 39

To make better; to improve.

Example: ‘The new policy aims to ameliorate working conditions.’

Question 40

What does ‘alacrity’ mean?

Answer 40

Speed or quickness; an eager willingness to do something.

Example: ‘She accepted the invitation with alacrity.’

Question 41

What does ‘abjure’ mean?

Answer 41

To reject; abandon formally.

Example: ‘He decided to abjure his former beliefs.’