Unit One Week Four Vocabulary Test Practice

Front

A scarcity or lack of something is a ____________________.

Back

dearth

Front

What is able to be believed; convincing?

Back

credible

Front

What is hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed?

Back

cursory

Front

What is a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided?

Back

criteria

Front

What is showing a critical or disrespectful attitude?

Back

derogatory

Front

A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons is a _________________.

Back

cynic

Front

To feel or express strong disapproval of something.

Back

deplore

Front

What is not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient?

Back

deficient

Front

An outward behavior or bearing is

Back

demeanor

Front

The baseball player had a peaceful and pleasant _______________________ .

Back

demeanor