English 8/25 quiz

banal

Lacking in originality or freshness; dull and uninteresting.

cacophonous

Involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

progeny

The descendants or offspring of a person, animal, or plant.

temporizes

To delay or avoid making a decision in order to gain time.

acquisitive

Having a strong desire to acquire more, especially material possessions.

eschew

To deliberately avoid or abstain from something.

intransigent

Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

maelstrom

A situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil.

summarily

In a summary manner; without the customary formalities.

animadversions

Criticisms or comments that express disapproval.

unwonted

Unaccustomed or unusual; not in the habit of.

celerity

Swiftness of movement; speed.

halcyon

Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.

verbiage

Speech or writing that uses too many words; wordiness.

piquant

Having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor; also, stimulating or interesting.

feckless

Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

nefarious

Wicked or criminal; villainous.

dissemble

To conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs.

evinced

Revealed the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicated.

pejorative

Expressing contempt or disapproval; having a negative connotation.