S3- car vocab bank

Question 1

Exigent (adj)

Answer 1

urgent, critical
Usage: exigent demands

Question 2

Euphemism (noun)

Answer 2

A mild/indirect word or expression that is used instead of a word that is considered too harsh or blunt or unpleasant or embarrassing

Question 3

Efface (verb)

Answer 3

to erase, make oneself not clearly visible, dont attract attention
Usage: efface the memories

Question 4

Elicit (verb)

Answer 4

draw out (an answer, reaction, fact) from someone
usage: elicit (feeling)

Question 5

Extemporaneous (adj)

Answer 5

spoken or done without preparation
Usage: extemporaneous speech

Question 6

Patron (noun)

Answer 6

Someone who gives financial or other support to a person, cause or organisation
Usage: generous patrons

Question 7

Piquant (adj)

Answer 7

pleasantly sharp taste, or appetising flavour
Usage: a piquant tartare sauce

Question 8

Portmanteau (noun)

Answer 8

A large travelling bag
a word blending the sounds and combining the meaning of two other words

Question 9

Effeminate (noun)

Answer 9

Having characteristics and ways of behaving traditionally associated with women and regarded as inappropriate for a man

Question 10

Fidelity (noun)

Answer 10

Being faithful/ true to a person cause or belief