Eng workshop 3

Question 1

Alacrity

Answer 1

speed and eagerness

brisk and cheerful readiness

Question 2

Hyperbole

Answer 2

a way of speaking or writing that makes someone or something sound bigger, better, more, etc. than they are

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

Question 3

Fastidious

Answer 3

giving too much attention to small details and wanting everything to be correct and perfect

very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail
very concerned about matters of cleanliness

Question 4

Euphemism

Answer 4

a word or phrase used to avoid saying an unpleasant or offensive word
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing

Question 5

Ominous

Answer 5

suggesting that something unpleasant is likely to happen

giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious

Question 6

Decrepit

Answer 6

in very bad condition because of being old, or nor having been cared for, or having been used a lot

worn out or ruined because of age or neglect
(of a person) elderly and infirm

Question 7

Prescient

Answer 7

knowing or suggesting correctly what will happen in the future

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place

Question 8

Rapacious

Answer 8

having or showing a strong wish to take things for yourself, usually using unfair methods or force

Question 9

Unconscionable

Answer 9

morally unacceptable
not right or reasonable
unreasonably excessive

Question 10

Remuneration

Answer 10

payment for work or services
money paid for work or a service

Question 11

Consternation

Answer 11

a feeling of worry, shock, or confusion
a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected

Question 12

complicity

Answer 12

involvement in a crime or some activity that is wrong

the fact or condition of being involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong

Question 13

Fallacious

Answer 13

not correct
based on a mistaken belief

Question 14

Ingratiate

Answer 14

to make someone like you by praising or trying to please them

bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them

Question 15

Myriad

Answer 15

a very large number of something
a countless or extremely great number of people or things

(Adjective), countless or extremely great in number

(Adjective), having countless or very many elements or aspects

Question 16

Proffer

Answer 16

to offer something by holding it out, or to offer advice or an opinion

hold out or put forward (something) to someone for acceptance
(Noun), literary, an offer or proposal

Question 17

Impeccable

Answer 17

Perfect, with no problems or bad parts

in accordance with the highest standards; faultless

Question 18

Guise

Answer 18

the appearance of someone or something, especially when intended to deceive

an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something

Question 19

Detriment

Answer 19

harm or damage

the state of being harmed or damaged

Question 20

Sanguine

Answer 20

(of someone or someone’s character) positive and hoping for good things

optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation
(Noun), a blood-red color