kap 4

Question 1

quotidian

Answer 1

ordinary.

Though the style of the two tennis players could not have been more dissimilar — she employed finesse while he used brute strength, she played an intellectual game while he ran on raw emotion, her motions had an element of drama while his were quotidian/understated — they both were champions.

Question 2

giddy

Answer 2

causing dizziness.

While most experience visceral reactions when exposed to heights, the performers walking the tightrope just below the top of the circus tent were completely unaffected by the giddy/vertiginous distance from the ground necessitated by their occupation.

Question 3

vertiginous

Answer 3

characterized by vertigo or dizziness.

While most experience visceral reactions when exposed to heights, the performers walking the tightrope just below the top of the circus tent were completely unaffected by the giddy/vertiginous distance from the ground necessitated by their occupation.

Question 4

laconic / taciturn

Answer 4

disinclined to talk.

Well-accustomed to the laconic/taciturn disposition of their superior, the otherwise garrulous employees made no effort to engage her in conversation.

Question 5

implacable

Answer 5

unable to be placated; relentless; unstoppable.

Suzanne tried to bring some implacable to the situation, which was charged with so much negativity. Unfortunately, those involved were levity, and her attempt at mirth only caused further frustration.

Question 6

levity

Answer 6

lightness in manner

Suzanne tried to bring some implacable to the situation, which was charged with so much negativity. Unfortunately, those involved were levity, and her attempt at mirth only caused further frustration.

Question 7

hapless

Answer 7

unfortunate; unlucky.

Question 8

conciliatory

Answer 8

placating; reconciling.