100 Core Vocabulary Words: Group 2

Audacious

• Bold, daring, and willing to take risks.

• Timid and shy.

• Indifferent and uninterested.

• Careful and cautious.

Indifferent

• Having no particular interest or concern; apathetic.

• Showing strong emotions; passionate.

• Being very interested and involved; engaged.

• Expressing clear opinions; decisive.

Apathetic

• Showing or feeling no enthusiasm, interest, or concern.

• Full of energy and enthusiasm.

• Eager to learn new things.

• Deeply concerned about others.

Diffident

• Shy or lacking self-confidence.

• Confident and outgoing.

• Aggressive and bold.

• Indifferent or uninterested.

Self-effacing

• Modest and not drawing attention to oneself.

• Arrogant and boastful.

• Aggressive and confrontational.

• Indifferent and uninterested.

Pragmatic

• Dealing with things sensibly and realistically, based on practical considerations.

• Ignoring practical considerations and focusing on theoretical solutions.

• Being overly optimistic without considering real-world limitations.

• Relying solely on intuition and gut feelings.

Evocation

• The act of bringing a feeling, memory, or image into the mind.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A form of physical exercise.

• A style of painting.

Presumption

• An assumption made without proof

• A carefully analyzed decision

• A humble and modest action

• A refusal to accept responsibility

Recalcitrant

• Willing to follow rules without question

• Stubbornly resistant to authority

• Open to change and new ideas

• Having a flexible attitude

Boon

• A major inconvenience

• A blessing or benefit

• A punishment

• A serious disadvantage