Vocabulary Quiz #1

  1. indiscriminate
    choosing at random without careful selection
  2. steeped
    soaked, drenched, saturated
  3. voracious
    desiring or consuming great quantities
  4. interminable
    unending; incapable of being terminated
  5. replete
    completely filled or supplied with
  6. eminent
    of high reputation, distinguished
  7. prognosticate
    to predict or foretell a future event
  8. drudgery
    unpleasant, dull, or hard work
  9. paradox
    a statement that at first seems to be absurd or self-contradictory but may in fact turn out to be true
  10. cajole
    coax; to persuade by flattery or promises
  11. hapless
    unfortunate; unlucky, luckless
  12. intrepid
    brave; fearless; dauntless
  13. laconic
    expressing much in a few words
  14. reticent
    silent, reserved; disposed to be silent or not to speak freely
  15. vigilant
    watchful; ever awake and alert; carefully noticing problems or signs of danger
  16. furtive
    secret, stealthy, sly, shifty
  17. adroit
    Cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious
  18. nuance
    slight variation in meaning, tone; a subtle difference
Author
Racer_X
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348905
Card Set
Vocabulary Quiz #1
Description
Weeks 1 and 2
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