Character Traits & Temperament
This adjective describes someone who stubbornly refuses to change an opinion or plan even when presented with reasons to do so.
Obstinate
Which verb means "to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course"?
Meander
Which noun names the state of being in a place or situation separate from others?
Isolation
Which word means "lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition"?
Monotony
To find or discover something by digging or searching thoroughly.
Which word describes a person who is very attentive to accuracy, detail, or cleanliness?
Fastidious
What word means "to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly"?
Scrutinize
What word means "comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness"?
Solace
What adjective describes something that is not clearly visible or does not attract attention?
Inconspicuous
A bad-tempered, difficult person.
Curmudgeon
Identify the term for someone who is reserved and does not readily reveal their thoughts or feelings.
Reticent
Identify the verb that means "to create or perform something spontaneously without preparation."
Improvise
Which term describes a feeling of intense longing for something or someone?
Yearning
Name the adjective meaning "able to perceive, feel, or experience things consciously.
Sentient
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically, based on practical considerations.
Pragmatic
Which vocabulary word fits a person who shows keen insight and understanding of situations or people?
Perspective
Which verb means "to escape or evade capture, perception, or comprehension"?
Elude
Identify the adjective that describes a person who is no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated.
Estranged
Which noun refers to an object surviving from an earlier time, often with historical or sentimental value?
Relic
The sadness of autumn made him quiet and thoughtful.
Melancholy
Name the adjective for someone who has accepted something unpleasant because they believe it cannot be changed.
Resigned
Which verb means "to come between intentionally to prevent or alter a result or event"?
Intervene
Which word describes being disappointed after discovering that something is less good than previously believed?
Which term refers to a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances happening without an apparent causal connection?
Coincidence
The small cafe was very close to the library, just across the street.
Proximity