501 Vocabulary Questions - English-Learners

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  1. To be complaisantis to comply with others and be willing to do
    what pleases others.

  2. To be apatheticis to show a lack of interest or concern; to be
    indifferent.

  3. To be peremptoryis to be dictatorial, not allowing contradiction, or
    putting an end to debate or action.

  4. To be officiousis to be meddlesome, bossy, and eagerly offering
    unwanted advice.

  5. An impassiveperson does not show his or her feelings, emotions, or
    pain.

  6. To be impetuousis to display sudden, forceful energy or emotion,
    especially without thought or consideration of consequences.

  7. Someone who is asceticpractices self-denial and does not allow him
    or herself pleasures or luxuries.

  8. Someone who is adamantis unyielding to requests, appeals, or
    reason.

  9. To be querulousis to complain and be generally discontented.

  10. Something or someone who is vitriolicis savagely hostile or bitter.

  11. Someone who is mettlesomeis courageous and high-spirited.

  12. To be insouciantis to be unconcerned, carefree, and indifferent.

  13. Someone who is imperiousis overbearing, bossy; domineering.

  14. To be sanctimoniousis to be hypocritically pious or devout;
    excessively self-righteous.

  15. To be nonchalantis to be indifferent or cool; not showing anxiety or
    excitement.

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