Vocab 2

Question 1

Impertinent: (adj)
“he gave an impertinent grin and went on playing”

Answer 1

Not showing proper respect; rude.

Question 2

Vigilance(n) :
“the armed forces need to maintain a high level of vigilance at all times”

Answer 2

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Question 3

Ambiguity(n):

Answer 3

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

Question 4

Ingratiate(v)
“they tried to ingratiate themselves with local people”

Answer 4

To bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them.

Question 5

Precarious(adj)
“he made a precarious living as a painter”

Answer 5

Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

Question 6

Contempt(n)
“he showed his contempt for his job by doing it very badly”

Answer 6

The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.

Question 7

Resentment(n):
“she harbours a deep resentment towards her brother

Answer 7

Bitter feeling at having been treated unfairly

Question 8

Incongruous (adj)
“Such a modern office building looks incongruous in the quaint little town”

Answer 8

Not in harmony or keeping with the surrounding or other aspects of something.

Question 9

Disparage:(v)
Voters don’t like political advertisements in which opponents disparage one another

Answer 9

Regard or represent as being of little worth

Question 10

Relinquish(v)
I will not relinquish my rights.

Answer 10

Voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up