New words from everyday life 2

Question 1

prudent

Answer 1

acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
“no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose”

Question 2

articulate

Answer 2

having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
“an articulate account of their experiences”

Question 2

inarticulate

Answer 2

unable to express one’s ideas or feelings clearly or easily.
“an inarticulate man of action”

Question 2

impetuous

Answer 2

acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
“she might live to rue this impetuous decision”

Question 3

oscillate

Answer 3

move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm.
“the grain pan near the front of the combine oscillates back and forth”

Question 4

ambience

Answer 4

the character and atmosphere of a place.
“the relaxed ambience of the cocktail lounge is popular with guests”

Question 4

dean

Answer 4

an official of high rank in a college or university who is responsible for the organization of a department or departments: She is the new dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. the Dean of Medicine. US.

Question 4

momentary

Answer 4

lasting for a very short time; brief.
“a momentary lapse of concentration”

Question 5

detestable

Answer 5

deserving intense dislike.

Question 5

stereo

Answer 5

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sound that is directed through two or more speakers so that it seems to surround the listener and to come from more than one source; stereophonic sound.
“even without the benefit of stereo it sounds glorious”

Question 6

integrate

Answer 6

combine (one thing) with another to form a whole.
“transport planning should be integrated with energy policy”

Question 7

candid

Answer 7

truthful and straightforward; frank.
“his responses were remarkably candid

Question 8

transcribe

Answer 8

put (thoughts, speech, or data) into written or printed form.
“each interview was taped and transcribed”
2.
arrange (a piece of music) for a different instrument, voice, or group of these.
“his largest early work was transcribed for organ”

Question 9

ineptitude

Answer 9

lack of skill or ability.

Question 10

undignified

Answer 10

appearing foolish and unseemly; lacking in dignity.

Question 11

thicket

Answer 11

a dense group of bushes or trees.
“a horned owl perfectly camouflaged in a dense thicket”

Question 12

woolly

Answer 12

• made of wool
• vague or confused in expression or character.
  “woolly thinking”

Question 13

valiant

Answer 13

possessing or showing courage or determination.
“she made a valiant effort to hold her anger in check”

Question 13

roguish

Answer 13

characteristic of a dishonest or unprincipled person.
“he led a roguish and uncertain existence”

Question 14

ostentatious

Answer 14

characterized by pretentious or showy display; designed to impress.
“a simple design that is glamorous without being ostentatious”

Question 15

valiant

incantation

Answer 15

a series of words said as a magic spell or charm.
“an incantation to raise the dead”

Question 15

pretentious

Answer 15

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.
“pretentious art films”

Question 16

subside

Answer 16

become less intense, violent, or severe.
“I’ll wait a few minutes until the storm subsides”

Question 17

delectable

Answer 17

(of food or drink) delicious.
“delectable handmade chocolates

Question 17

render

Answer 17

• provide or give (a service, help, etc.).
  “money serves as a reward for services rendered”
• cause to be or become; make.
  “the rains rendered his escape impossible”