Eng. Quiz 2

ostracized (6)

exclude someone from a society/group

innumerable (16)

too many to count

residing (16)

have one’s permanent home in a particular place

qualms (19)

uneasy feelings of doubt/worry/fear, especially ab one’s own conduct; misgivings

crude (23)

(of language/behavior/person) offensively coarse/rude

rostrum (23)

raised platform on which a person stands to make a public speech/receive an award/medal/ play music/conduct an orchestra

illiterate (24)

unable to read/write

sadistic (29)

deriving pleasure from inflicting pain/suffering/humiliation on others

liberate (39)

free (a country/city/ppl) from enemy occupation

conceited (44)

excessively proud of oneself/vain

monotonous (48)

dull/tedious/repititious; lacking in variety/interest

unscrupulous (52)

having/showing no moral principles; not honest/fair

pacifist (59)

person who believes that war/violence r unjustifiable

conscientious (71)

(of a person) wishing to do what is right, especially to do one’s work/duty well/thoroughly

unanimous (74)

(of an opinion/decision/vote) held/carried by everyone involved

distinguished (80)

successful/authoritative/commanding great respect