Semester 2 Test 1 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

ghoulish {Ans: (adj.) revolting in an unnatural or morbid way}prevaricate {Ans: to lie or deviate from the truth}laudatory {Ans: expressing praise}pensive {Ans: (adj.) thoughtful; melancholy}implore {Ans: to beg}perfunctory {Ans: done without care; in a routine fashion}dauntless {Ans: showing fearlessness and determination}garish {Ans: tastelessly gaudy}insipid {Ans: lacking flavor; dull; not at all stimulating}forlorn {Ans: sad and lonely}demystify {Ans: clarify; free from mystery or obscurity}pretentious {Ans: pompous, self-important}benevolent {Ans: kindly, charitable}plethora {Ans: excess; overabundance}inane {Ans: (adj.) silly, empty of meaning or value}