2nd cycle wiz words Quiz

English IV

Garrulous

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters

Ex: the _______neighbor wouldn’t stop talking about the weather, even though I was clearly in a rush

Endemic

native or confined to a particular region or people; characteristic of or prevalent in a particular field, area, or environment

Ex: the unique species of finch is ________ to the Galápagos Islands and cannot be founf anywhere else in the world

Banal

Lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring

Ex: the conversation was so ________ that I found myself struggling to stay awake

Obdurate

Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action

Ex: despite all the evidence, the __________ committee members refused to reconsider their decision

Altruistic

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish

Ex: the firefighter’s ___________ act of saving the family’s cat from the burning building was praised by the community

Germane

Relevant to a subject under consideration; pertinent and appropriate

Ex: During the debate, the Senator made several ____________ points that helped clarify the complex issue for everyone

Succinct

Briefly and clearly expressed (especially of something written or spoken)

Ex: Her acceptance speech was ____________ and to the point

Elucidate

Make (something) clear; explain.

Ex: The professor used several examples to ___________ the difficult concept

Intrinsic

Belonging naturally; essential

Ex: The ___________ value of the antique vase was much higher than its market price

Obstreperous

Noisy and difficult to control

Ex: the ______________ children in the park were shouting and running around uncontrollably

Catharsis

the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions

Ex: the play’s emotional finale provided a powerful ____________ for the audience, leaving many in tears of relief

Pariah

An outcast; a person who is rejected from society or home

Ex: after the scandal, he became a __________ in his own community, with former friends avoiding him

Aggrandize

to increase the power, status, or wealth of someone or something; to enhance the reputation of beyond what is justified by the facts

Ex: He would tell us countless stories ____________ himself

Laconic

Using very few words; brief and to the point in speech or writing

Ex: a surprisingly ______________ response, using only three words

Pithy

to the point; brief and full of meaning; concise

Ex: He gave a _____ answer

Mendacity

Untruthfulness; a tendency to lie

Ex: the politician was accused of flagrant ___________

Alacrity

Brisk and cheerful readiness; eagerness speed, or quickness

Ex: he accepted the assignment with __________ and enthusiasm

Incorrigible

(of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed

Ex: the teacher found his behavior ___________

Assiduous

Showing great care, attention, and persistent effort in completing a task or duty

Ex: the ____________ medical student spent countless hours studying to achieve her goal of becoming a surgeon

Immutable

unchanging over time or unable to be changed

Ex: the laws of physics are _____________; no matter how hard we try, we cannot defy gravity

Sallow

An unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, typically used to describe a person’s complexion

Ex: the winter she spent huddled inside her homemade her usually healthy complexion _______ and unnatural

Fractious

Irritable and quarrelsome; typically used to describe children or a group that is difficult to control

Ex: the new coach showed he wasn’t prepared to handle ________ teenage boys when they eye rolling prompted a harsh consequence