Vocabulary List I

What does the word 'bravado' mean?

• A) A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate

• B) Easily taught; submissive to instruction

• C) To wander about, wind about

• D) Showy, pretentious.

Fill in the blank: A person who is ______ is easily taught and submissive to instruction.

• bravado

• docile

• meander

• ostentatious

What is the meaning of 'meander'?

• To defeat in a battle or contest

• Economical, avoiding waste and luxury

• To wander about, wind about

• Showy, pretentious.

Fill in the blank: Something that is ______ is showy and pretentious.

• frugal

• vanquish

• ostentatious

• docile

What does 'vanquish' mean?

• To defeat in a battle or contest, overthrow

• Economical, avoiding waste and luxury

• A bold manner or a show of boldness

• Easily taught; submissive to instruction.

Fill in the blank: A person who is ______ is economical and avoids waste and luxury.

• bravado

• frugal

• meander

• ostentatious

What does the word 'pervade' mean?

• To be absent

• To be present throughout; to permeate

• To be ignored

• To be forgotten.

Fill in the blank: A _______ attitude is one that is of little importance, not worthy of serious attention, and not meant seriously.

• serious

• frivolous

• diligent

• careful

Which word describes something untidy, dirty, or careless?

• conscientious

• slovenly

• frivolous

• pervade

Fill in the blank: A _______ person is diligent and careful.

• slovenly

• frivolous

• conscientious

• pervade