Lesson 3

Question 1

Idyllic

Answer 1

1. suitable for or suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple or rustic
2. of, relating to, or characteristic of an idyll

Question 2

idyll

Answer 2

a poem or prose composition, usually describing pastoral scenes or events or any charmingly simple episode

Question 3

taciturn

Answer 3

1. inclined to silence, reserved in speech, reluctant to join in conversation
2. dour, stern, and silent in expression and manner

Question 4

spurious

Answer 4

not genuine, authentic, or true, not from the claimed, pretended, or proper source; counterfeit

Question 5

vociferous

Answer 5

crying out noisily, clamorous

Question 6

clamorous

Answer 6

a loud uproar

Question 7

garrulous

Answer 7

excessively talkative in a rambling, roundabout manner, especially about trivial matters

Question 8

effusive

Answer 8

unduly demonstrative, lacking reserve

Question 9

reticent

Answer 9

disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved

Question 10

munificent

Answer 10

extremely liberal in giving, very generous

Question 11

crude

Answer 11

in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined

Question 12

elusive

Answer 12

eluding or failing to allow for or accommodate a clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express

Question 13

expedient

Answer 13

tending to promote some proposed or desired object; fit or suitable for purpose; proper under the circumstances

Question 14

annul

Answer 14

to make null or void; abolish; cancel; invalidate

Question 15

invidious

Answer 15

calculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; hateful

Question 16

doggedness

Answer 16

persistent in effort; stubbornly tenacious

Question 17

divisive

Answer 17

1. forming or expressing division or distribution

2. creating dissension or discord

Question 18

sporadic

Answer 18

appearing or happening at irregular intervals of time; occassional

Question 19

eloquent

Answer 19

having or exercising the power of fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech

Question 20

superfluous

Answer 20

1. being more than sufficient or required, excessive

2. unnecessary or needless

Question 21

incontrovertible

Answer 21

not controvertible; not open to question or dispute; indisputable

Question 22

impervious

Answer 22

not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable

Question 23

infallibility

Answer 23

the quality of being absolutely trustworthy.

Question 24

bolstered

Answer 24

anything resembling in form or use as support

Question 25

effable

Answer 25

utterable, expressible

Question 26

dispelled

Answer 26

to drive off in various directions; disperse

Question 27

vacillation

Answer 27

an act or instance of vacillating

a state of indecision or irresolution

Question 28

eclectic

Answer 28

selecting or choosing from various sources