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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?

dull, tedious, and repetitious Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word qualm?

an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of phony?

not genuine or real; intended to deceive or mislead Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word grip?

to complain or grumble about something Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of unscrupulous?

having or showing no moral principles Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of ironic?

happening in the opposite way to what is expected Signup and view all the answers

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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.