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Question 1

Didactic

Answer 1

Definition:
intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
Example #1:
Books written for children also often have a didactic intent, as they are often created to teach children about moral values.
Example #2:
In “Cinderella”, the lesson is to treat everyone with kindness, forgive people for their wrongs and never letting cruel things ruin the person you are.

Question 2

Nostalgic

Answer 2

Definition:
a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations
Example #1:
Eating food that you ate in your childhood; parents’ cooking.
Example #2:
Hanging out with close friends and family. Spending time with a younger sibling and getting the feeling of being children again.

Question 3

Pedantic

Answer 3

Definition:
When someone is too concerned with literal accuracy or formality
Example #1:
A person at a party who bores everyone while talking at length about the origin and details of a particular piece of pottery.
Example #2:
A student answering the question with unnecessary words; to seem more knowledgeable.

Question 4

Trite

Answer 4

Definition:
(of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness
Example #1:
Someone reusing a joke from many years ago that is not popular anymore.
Example #2:
Watching a presentation of notes, taught in the same matter everyday.

Question 5

Contemptuous

Answer 5

Definition:
showing contempt (the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn); scornful
Example #1:
Treating others with disrespect and mocking them with sarcasm and condescension are forms of contempt.
Example #2:
A co-worker smiling and waving sarcastically at a worker that was fired.

Question 6

Sardonic

Answer 6

Definition:
grimly mocking or cynical
Example #1:
A comedian’s sneering jokes about a specific group of people that he wants to criticize.
Example #2:
Their sardonic remarks to each of the arguments put forth by the other teams sent waves of laughter among the crowd.

Question 7

Benevolent

Answer 7

Definition:
well meaning and kindly
Example #1:
She was a benevolent woman, volunteering all of her free time to charitable organizations.
Example #2:
Holding the door open for Marie was very benevolent of you.

Question 8

Effusive

Answer 8

Definition:
expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner
Example #1:
When someone is so grateful and happy that you hug someone and thank them many times.
Example #2:
Someone’s dog jumping on them after a long day of work.

Question 9

Compassionate

Answer 9

Definition:
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others
Example #1:
Using manners like “Thank you” and “Please” to a worker.
Example #2:
Helping your friend move out and decorate their new place.