Vocabulary Quiz

He gave a __________ nod before turning away in silence.

• enthusiastic

• deferential

• smug

• curt

Her voice was __________ as she recounted the events.

• buoyant

• detached

• melodramatic

• sardonic

They launched the campaign with a __________ belief.

• tentative

• reluctant

• aloof

• fervent

The speaker’s tone was _________, leaving the audience unsure.

• ambiguous

• assertive

• transparent

• apologetic

He entered with a __________ air, expecting applause.

• indifferent

• arrogant

• self-effacing

• bashful

Her reaction was _________—impossible to read.

• blatant

• spontaneous

• gracious

• inscrutable

The review was _________, detailing every flaw.

• bland

• scathing

• neutral

• equivocal

He smiled _________, knowing he didn’t deserve it.

• radiant

• sheepish

• furious

• disinterested

They held each other in __________ respect.

• mutual

• reluctant

• dismissive

• obligatory

Her apology seemed _________, as if rehearsed.

• intense

• heartfelt

• remorseful

• perfunctory