unit 3 voacb

Question 1

Ascerbic

Answer 1

sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone

Question 2

Ominous

Answer 2

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.

Question 3

Indignant

Answer 3

feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy

Question 4

Contented

Answer 4

struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger).

Question 5

Bemused

Answer 5

puzzled, confused, or bewildered

Question 6

Belligerent

Answer 6

hostile and aggressive

Question 7

Ambiguous

Answer 7

(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.

Question 8

Haughty

Answer 8

arrogantly superior and disdainful

Question 9

Colloquial

Answer 9

used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary

Question 10

Brusque

Answer 10

abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.