150817 Test Words Review

Question 1

characterize

Answer 1

(verb) describe the distinctive/unique nature or features of.
ex: The Eiffel Tower characterizes the Paris skyline.
ex: The London Eye characterizes London.
ex: Chubby cheeks characterize Soo Young’s face! :)

Question 2

to draw

Answer 2

(verb) to pull, to attract

The Eiffel Tower draws 7 million visitors a year.

Question 3

to condemn

Answer 3

(verb) to express disapproval. to disapprove. to dislike.

Question 4

detract

Answer 4

(verb) to take away the worth

Question 5

ascend

Answer 5

(verb) to go up

antonym: descend

Question 6

reprieve

Answer 6

(verb) to cancel or postpone the punishment of or the destruction of.
ex: Officials granted the Eiffel Tower a reprieve, and kept it standing instead of pulling it down.

Question 7

confirm

Answer 7

to confirm something is to say that it is true, or to show that it is true.

Question 8

irony

Answer 8

irony is saying the opposite of what you mean in order to emphasise it or be funny, for example “What a lovely day!” when it is pouring with rain.

Question 9

hyperbole

Answer 9

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Question 10

contradiction

Answer 10

statements or ideas that are opposed to one another.