B2: 5-8

Question 1

laconic

Answer 1

adj-using a minimum of words, concise to the point of seeming rude

Question 2

propensity

Answer 2

n-preference, natural inclination

s-leaning, penchant, proclivity
a-aversion

Question 3

advocacy

Answer 3

n-support of an idea or cause

a-opposition

Question 4

florid

Answer 4

adj-flowery, flushed with color

a-plain, simple

Question 5

precocious

Answer 5

adj-exceptionally early in development, occurrence

a-backward

Question 6

trifling

Answer 6

adj-not significant, frivolous

a-important, significant

Question 7

impute

Answer 7

v-to blame or charge

Question 8

placid

Answer 8

adj-peaceful, calm

s-serene, tranquil
a-disturbed

Question 9

vivacious

Answer 9

adj-full of life, very animated

a-sluggish

Question 10

emulate

Answer 10

v-to imitate

Question 11

affable

Answer 11

adj-friendly, courteous, amiable

s-cordial, gracious, sociable
a-surly, unfriendly

Question 12

obsequious

Answer 12

adj-overly attentive, like a sycophant, servile

s-slavish, subservient
a-disinterested

Question 13

sumptuous

Answer 13

adj-lavish, luxurious

a-paltry

Question 14

hyperbole

Answer 14

a wild exaggeration, used to heighten effect or for humor

Question 15

satire

Answer 15

blends a critical attitude with humor and wit for improving human institutions or humanity

Question 16

Horatian satire

Answer 16

gentle, urbane, smiling; it aims to correct by broadly sympathetic laughter

Question 17

juvenalian satire

Answer 17

biting, bitter, angry; it points with contempt and indignation to the corruption of human beings and institutions. Often uses darker humor

Question 18

stereotype

Answer 18

a type of character that lacks individualizing characteristics.

Question 19

pun

Answer 19

a word or phrase that has contrasting meanings in a context that makes both meanings equally relevant

Question 20

burlesque

Answer 20

ridiculous exaggeration and distortion

Question 21

juxtaposition

Answer 21

used to ridicule or mock