Sounds like, but means...
It sounds like taking a relaxing break, but describes being fidgety, impatient, or refusing to be controlled.
What is restive?
Uncalled-for action + Unnecessary offense = A ________ comment or gesture.
What is gratuitous?
Failing to submit required safety logs before closing the store is an example of an employee being ________ in their duties.
What is remiss?
When asked a direct question about a scandal, a spokesperson might give vague, evasive answers to ________ rather than speak truthfully.
What is ecquivocate?
The opposite of active, chaotic, or turbulent is this state of quiet rest or temporary inactivity.
What is quiescent?
A jeweler spending three hours carefully polishing an antique silver teapot until it shines brightly is working to ________ it.
What is burnish?
It sounds like skimming a text quickly, but actually means examining or reading something in a thorough, detailed manner.
What is peruse?
Inactive volcano + Temporary stillness = A ________ state.
What is quiescent?
An employee who puts hours of diligent, painstaking effort into refining a single proposal demonstrates this work ethic.
What is sedulous?
Finding yourself trapped in a tricky, embarrassing, or sticky situation with no obvious easy escape.
What is a predicament?
The opposite of diligent and responsible is this word, meaning careless or neglectful in fulfilling an obligation.
What is remiss?
A lawyer spending all night line-by-line analyzing every single clause of a complex contract is doing this to the document.
What is perusing (peruse)?
It sounds like being lazy, slow, or sedated, but actually means being hardworking, diligent, and painstaking.
What is sedulous?
Lack of self-control + Excessive indulgence = ________ behavior.
What is intemperate?
An executive’s unconscious habit of twirling their pen whenever under pressure is an example of a personal ________.
What is mannerism?
A politician hurling a cruel, completely unprovoked personal insult at a reporter who simply asked for the time is making a ________ attack.
What is gratuitous?
The opposite of giving a direct, honest, and straightforward answer is to do this.
What is ecquivocate?
A job applicant who immediately charms the room with an attractive, likable, and impressive presence is described as having a ________ appearance.
What is prepossessing?
It sounds like being possessive or clingy, but actually means charming, attractive, or making an appealing first impression.
What is prepossessing?
Fixing a past wrong + Compensating a victim = Seeking ________.
What is redress?
An accountant who meticulously double-checks every single line item and footnote for perfect compliance is being highly ________.
What is punctilious?
A CEO completely losing their composure and screaming back at reporters during a press conference shows an ________ response to criticism.
What is intemperate?
The opposite of an unknown, obscure amateur in a field is a ________ scholar or expert.
What is preeminent?
Getting locked out of your apartment in the pouring rain while your keys and phone are sitting on the kitchen counter is a sticky ________.
What is a predicament?
It sounds like being punctual or arriving on time, but actually means being hyper-focused on exact details, rules, or formal etiquette.
What is punctilious?
Undisputed expertise + Top-tier status = A ________ authority in a field.
What is preeminent?
Polishing up team protocols and polishing the company’s public standing is an effort to ________ the firm's reputation.
What is burnish?
Apologizing profusely and offering full refunds to affected customers is an attempt to ________ the company's mistake.
What is redress?
The opposite of being calm, settled, and cooperative is being ________.
What is restive?
A speaker who unconsciously tugs on his earlobe every time he gets nervous on stage is exhibiting a physical ________.
What is a mannerism?