Spring Semester Exam Vocabulary Review

Someone who is extremely practical and focused on results is described as ____________.

• Pragmatic

• Idealistic

• Theoretical

• Impractical

His ____________ attitude made him popular at every party.

• Gregarious

• Introverted

• Apathetic

• Reserved

Hinder

• To assist someone in achieving their goals.

• To create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction.

• To encourage someone to take action.

• To provide support and resources for success.

Debilitate

• To make someone or something weak or infirm.

• To strengthen or empower someone.

• To confuse or mislead someone.

• To enhance or improve something.

Juxtapose

• To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.

• To separate items for clarity.

• To combine elements into a single unit.

• To analyze the differences between two subjects.

Eloquent

• Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

• Confused or unclear in expression.

• Loud and boisterous in speech.

• Simple and straightforward in communication.

Lethargic

• A state of high energy and enthusiasm.

• Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.

• A feeling of excitement and joy.

• A condition of being overly active and restless.

Pragmatic

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

• Focusing on theoretical concepts without practical application.

• Making decisions based solely on emotions and feelings.

• Ignoring practical aspects in favor of idealism.

Gregarious

• Fond of company; sociable.

• Reserved and solitary.

• Indifferent to social interactions.

• Eager to avoid company.

Cacophony

• A pleasant and harmonious sound.

• A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

• A soft and soothing melody.

• A rhythmic and structured musical composition.