Vocabulary Quiz: Word Meanings
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What is the definition of sadistic?

  • taking pleasure in helping others
  • taking pleasure in the infliction of pain, punishment, or humiliation on others (correct)
  • being charming, confident, and relaxed
  • experiencing an uneasy feeling of doubt or fear

What is the opposite of conscientious?

  • unscrupulous (correct)
  • lavish
  • adapt
  • suave

What does it mean to ostracize someone?

  • to exclude someone from a group or society (correct)
  • to experience an ironic situation
  • to give someone a lavish gift
  • to adapt to a new situation

What is the definition of monotonous?

<p>dull, tedious, and repetitious (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word qualm?

<p>an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of phony?

<p>not genuine or real; intended to deceive or mislead (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word grip?

<p>to complain or grumble about something (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of unscrupulous?

<p>having or showing no moral principles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of ironic?

<p>happening in the opposite way to what is expected (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Sadistic

Taking pleasure in the infliction of pain, punishment, or humiliation on others.

Conscientious

Wishing to do what is right; governed by moral principles.

Ostracize

To exclude someone from a group or society.

Monotonous

Dull, tedious, and repetitious.

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Qualm

An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear.

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Phony

Not genuine or real; intended to deceive or mislead.

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Grip

To complain or grumble about something.

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Unscrupulous

Having or showing no moral principles.

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Ironic

Happening in the opposite way to what is expected.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary

  • Phony: Not genuine or real, intended to deceive or mislead.
  • Ostracize: To exclude someone from a group or society, to reject or shun.
  • Sadistic: Taking pleasure in inflicting pain, punishment, or humiliation on others.
  • Qualm: An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct.
  • Monotonous: Dull, tedious, and repetitious, lacking in variety or interest.
  • Unscrupulous: Having or showing no moral principles, not honest or fair.
  • Gripe: To complain or grumble about something, especially something trivial or small.
  • Conscientious: Characterized by extreme care and great effort, wishing to do what is right.
  • Adapt: To become adjusted to new conditions, to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose.
  • Ironic: Happening in the opposite way to what is expected, typically causing amusement.
  • Suave: Charming, confident, relaxed, and elegant.
  • Lavish: Giving or using a large amount of something, extra generous or abundant, rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

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