Vocabulary 14-16

What does "ambiguous" mean?

• Open to more than one interpretation

• Extremely clear and specific

• Easily understood with no confusion

• Unrelated to meaning

What does "cogent" mean?

• Difficult to comprehend

• Clear, logical, and convincing

• Lacking any real substance

• Impossible to believe

What does "facetious" mean?

• Serious and formal

• Lacking humor

• Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor

• Deeply respectful

What does "gregarious" mean?

• Preferring solitude

• Extremely shy

• Fond of company; sociable

• Disliking social gatherings

What does "harangue" mean?

• A short, friendly conversation

• A lengthy and aggressive speech

• A quiet and reserved statement

• A humorous story

What does "inevitable" mean?

• Certain to happen

• Avoidable

• Unlikely

• Completely uncertain

What does "juxtapose" mean?

• To blend two things together

• To place things side by side for contrast

• To completely separate two elements

• To mix things without distinction

What does "kaleidoscopic" mean?

• Dull and colorless

• Marked by complex, colorful patterns or changes

• Consistently the same

• Predictable and simple

What does "languid" mean?

• Slow and relaxed; lacking energy

• Full of enthusiasm

• Extremely energetic

• Highly motivated

What does "meticulous" mean?

• Showing great attention to detail

• Careless and hurried

• Avoiding details

• Having no regard for precision