Vocabulary Quizs

deference

• n. a courteous expression of esteem or regard

• n. a lack of respect or consideration

• n. a state of confusion or disorder

• n. a strong feeling of dislike or aversion

capitulate

• v. to resist an opponent

• v. to negotiate a treaty

• v. surrender under agreed conditions

• v. to retreat from a position

reticent

• adj. inclined to talk freely

• adj. not inclined to talk or provide information

• adj. very talkative

• adj. eager to share information

cursory

• adj. hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

• adj. careful and meticulous in detail

• adj. slow and deliberate in action

• adj. superficial and lacking depth

purport

• v. to claim or profess, often falsely

• v. to have the often misleading appearance of being or intending

• v. to support or endorse a cause

• v. to explain or clarify a concept

sublime

• adj. inspiring awe

• adj. causing confusion

• adj. lacking interest

• adj. overly simplistic

tenuous

• adj. strong and stable

• adj. weak or unstable

• adj. firm and solid

• adj. robust and durable

venerable

• adj. impressive by reason of age.

• adj. lacking in experience.

• adj. easily influenced by others.

• adj. characterized by youth.

expedient

• adj. appropriate to a purpose

• adj. lacking in quality

• adj. overly complex

• adj. irrelevant to the situation

gratuitous

• adj. unnecessary and unwarranted

• adj. free of charge

• adj. excessive and redundant

• adj. lacking in value