Unit 6 Flashcards
1
Q
Mundane
A
Ordinary, commonplace
2
Q
Eulogy
A
A speech or piece of writing in praise of a person or thing
3
Q
Progeny
A
Children , offspring
4
Q
Extraneous
A
Abundant ,plentiful
5
Q
Tenure
A
The holding of an office
6
Q
Euphony
A
Agreeableness of sound, pleasant sound
7
Q
Sonorous
A
Giving out, capable of producing
8
Q
Abnegation
A
Self-denial
9
Q
Poignant
A
Painfully felt ,emotionally touching
10
Q
Copious
A
Coming from outside, foreign
11
Q
Hackneyed
A
Used too often ,stale
12
Q
Paragon
A
Model of excellence or perfection
13
Q
Ascribe
A
To assign, to attribute
14
Q
Inconsequential
A
Unimportant ,petty
15
Q
Humdrum
A
Without variety or excitement
