Eng vocab unit 4

Question 1

Pensive (adj)

Answer 1

Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
(“I noticed she was in a pensive mood”)

Question 2

Levity (noun)

Answer 2

A manner lacking seriousness (“I just want you to know the consequences of levity in this matter.”)

Question 3

Reproach (verb)

Answer 3

Express to one’s approval of or dissapointment in their actions (“He his reproached for following his odd dreams)

Question 4

Inscribe (verb)

Answer 4

Write/carve (words,symbols) on something, especially as a formal/permanent record (His name was inscribed on the trophy)

Question 5

Impel (verb)

Answer 5

drive, force, urge someone to do something (He felt impelled to investiagte even further

Question 6

Elation (noun

Answer 6

A feeling of great joy “Richard’s elation at regaining his health was short-lived”

Question 7

Privy (adj)

Answer 7

Participating in the knowledge of something private or secret (He insisted that he was not privy to any industrial action by his members.)