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What does the term 'effervescent' most accurately describe?
What does the term 'effervescent' most accurately describe?
- Calm and collected
- Mysterious and secretive
- Lively and enthusiastic (correct)
- Solemn and serious
Which word best describes someone acting 'obsequiously'?
Which word best describes someone acting 'obsequiously'?
- Insincerely eager to please (correct)
- Independently assertive
- Rudely dismissive
- Quietly reserved
What does 'parsimonious' imply about a person's spending habits?
What does 'parsimonious' imply about a person's spending habits?
- They are frugal to the point of stinginess (correct)
- They prefer luxurious living
- They are generous with their resources
- They waste money without care
What is the meaning of 'spurious'?
What is the meaning of 'spurious'?
How would you describe a 'truculent' personality?
How would you describe a 'truculent' personality?
What does 'visceral' suggest about a person's feelings?
What does 'visceral' suggest about a person's feelings?
The word 'inconspicuously' describes something that is:
The word 'inconspicuously' describes something that is:
What does 'malign' mean when referring to someone's comments?
What does 'malign' mean when referring to someone's comments?
Which of the following best captures the essence of 'judiciously'?
Which of the following best captures the essence of 'judiciously'?
What does it mean to act 'surreptitiously'?
What does it mean to act 'surreptitiously'?
Flashcards
Effervescent
Effervescent
Lively, high-spirited, and enthusiastic.
Mawkish
Mawkish
Excessively sentimental, often in a silly way.
Parsimonious
Parsimonious
Frugal to the point of stinginess.
Perspicacious
Perspicacious
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Spurious
Spurious
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Surreptitious
Surreptitious
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Tantamount
Tantamount
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Truculent
Truculent
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Visceral
Visceral
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Impertinently
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Study Notes
Adjectives Describing Character and Behavior
- Effervescent: Lively, high-spirited, enthusiastic
- Mawkish: Excessively sentimental, often silly
- Parsimonious: Frugal to the point of stinginess
- Perspicacious: Having mental perception and understanding
- Spurious: Not genuine, not authentic
- Surreptitious: Marked by stealth and secrecy
- Tantamount: Equal in value, meaning, or effect
- Truculent: Easily annoyed, always ready to argue or fight
- Visceral: Instinctive feelings, not based on reason
- Impertinent: Not showing proper respect
- Inconspicuous: Not noticeable, not prominent
- Ingenious: Creative, imaginative
- Inquisitive: Given to inquiry, research
- Judicious: Showing good judgment
- Obnoxious: Highly objectionable, offensive
- Reluctant: Hesitant, showing aversion
- Solemn: Dignified, thoughtful
- Unethical: Against proper rules of conduct
- Acknowledge: Admit the existence or truth, show appreciation
- Accost: Approach and address (boldly, aggressively)
- Compensate: Pay for work, lost items, inconvenience, adjust
- Decimate: Reduce drastically, especially in number
- Defer: Put off, delay
- Justify: Show to be just or right
- Litigate: Use judicial process to decide something
- Malign: Speak about or criticize harmfully
- Obfuscate: Make unclear
- Copious: Abundant, large in supply
- Culinary: Related to the kitchen, cooking
- Ebullient: Overflowing with cheerfulness, enthusiasm
- Frugal: Showing economy in use of resources
- Grandiose: Excessively ambitious, larger than life
- Heterogeneous: Consisting of diverse elements, not fitting together
- Homogeneous: Of the same kind or nature
- Immutable: Unchanging over time, unable to be changed
- Obsequious: Too eager to please, often insincere
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Explore a range of adjectives that vividly describe character and behavior. From the effervescent to the truculent, this quiz challenges your understanding and application of these terms in context. Enhance your vocabulary and sharpen your descriptive skills now!
