What does insidious mean?

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

What does enigmatic mean?

Mysterious or difficult to understand

What is the definition of erudite?

Having great knowledge or learning

What does meticulous mean?

Showing great attention to detail

What does quintessential mean?

Representing the most perfect or typical example

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1
What is the definition of innovative?
Arrogantly superior
Featuring new ideas
Preferring to live in isolation
Persistent and determined
2
What does insidious mean?
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
Done secretly to avoid notice
Having great knowledge or learning
Acting quickly and without thought
3
Which word means having mixed feelings?
Erudite
Meticulous
Ambivalent
Voracious
4
Which word describes someone who is persistent?
Haughty
Reclusive
Tenacious
Capricious
5
True or false: Impetuous means acting thoughtfully.
True
False
6
True or false: Pernicious has a positive effect.
True
False
7
What does enigmatic mean?
Representing the most perfect or typical example
Happening by chance
Showy or designed to impress
Mysterious or difficult to understand
8
True or false: Cacophony is a pleasant sound.
False
True
9
Which word means wise or showing good judgment?
Furtive
Ambivalent
Haughty
Sagacious
10
What is the definition of erudite?
Feeling guilty or remorseful
Done secretly to avoid notice
Having great knowledge or learning
Severe or strict in manner
11
Which word means kind and generous?
Meticulous
Egregious
Benevolent
Ambivalent
12
What does reclusive mean?
Preferring isolation
Outgoing and social
Generous and kind
Creative and imaginative
13
What does inevitable mean?
Happening by chance
Certain to happen; unavoidable
Showy or designed to impress
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas
14
True or false: Prosaic means imaginative.
False
True
15
What is the definition of haughty?
Featuring new ideas
Preferring to live in isolation
Arrogantly superior
Persistent and determined
16
What is the definition of zealous?
Full of enthusiasm or passion
Arrogantly superior
Featuring new ideas
Preferring to live in isolation
17
True or false: Fortuitous means planned.
True
False
18
What does meticulous mean?
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas
Happening by chance
Showy or designed to impress
Showing great attention to detail
19
What does ubiquitous mean?
Dull and boring
Rare and unique
Found everywhere
Secretive
20
True or false: Capricious means stable and predictable.
True
False
21
Which word describes something lasting a short time?
Tenacious
Sagacious
Ubiquitous
Ephemeral
22
What is the definition of voracious?
Featuring new ideas
Having a huge appetite
Preferring to live in isolation
Persistent and determined
23
What does alacrity mean?
Harsh sound
Kindness
Cheerful readiness
Short-lived
24
What does egregious mean?
Generous
Secretive
Creative
Outstandingly bad
25
What is the definition of austere?
Done secretly to avoid notice
Having great knowledge or learning
Severe or strict in manner
Feeling guilty or remorseful
26
What is the definition of furtive?
Severe or strict in manner
Having great knowledge or learning
Feeling guilty or remorseful
Done secretly to avoid notice
27
What does quintessential mean?
Showy or designed to impress
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual way
Representing the most perfect or typical example
Happening by chance
28
What does superfluous mean?
Generous
Essential
Unnecessary
Creative
29
What does ostentatious mean?
Secretive
Kind and generous
Designed to impress
Simple and plain
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What is the definition of contrite?
Having great knowledge or learning
Severe or strict in manner
Done secretly to avoid notice
Feeling guilty or remorseful

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