Vocabulary Quiz 2

A deceptive, outward appearance; also refers to the outward appearance of a building

Believing or showing the belief that people are motivated chiefly by base or selfish concerns; skeptical of the motives of others.

1.  Being or containing water that is somewhat salty but less salty than seawater; having a somewhat salty taste or smell.

2.  Distasteful; unpalatable.

Not straightforward; shifty

1.  Of or relating to actors or acting; 2. excessively dramatic or emotional; affected

1. medical : not able to clearly see objects that are far away,  nearsighted; 2. disapproving : only thinking or caring about things that are happening now or that relate to a particular group rather than things that are in the future

1. Disparaging; belittling; 2. implying or imputing evil; depreciatory; disparaging; unfavorable

To move in waves or with a smooth, wavelike motion

Doing or unbreaking a bond, tie, union, or partnership: dissolving into parts or elements

A mean, base, or cowardly person. Also referred to as a dog that is inferior or undesirable to the pack