Vocabulary Quizs

candid

• very honest; truthful

• deceptive; misleading

• reserved; secretive

• indifferent; apathetic

compel

• to force

• to persuade

• to allow

• to ignore

avert

• to prevent; avoid

• to encourage; promote

• to ignore; neglect

• to discover; find out

appropriate

• proper; suitable to the situation

• inappropriate; not fitting

• random; without purpose

• excessive; more than needed

drastic

• Extreme; harsh or intense.

• Mild; gentle or soft.

• Moderate; average or typical.

• Subtle; understated or faint.

anecdote

• A detailed scientific report

• An entertaining short story about an event

• A formal speech at a ceremony

• A fictional narrative about a hero

concise

• saying much in a few clear words; brief

• using many words to explain a simple idea

• lacking clarity and detail

• expressing thoughts in a confusing manner

alternative

• a choice

• a decision

• a preference

• a suggestion

acknowledge

• to admit or confess

• to deny or reject

• to ignore or overlook

• to praise or commend

comply

• to do as commanded or asked

• to refuse or resist

• to ignore a request

• to negotiate terms