Vocab 3

Question 1

Noun : a feeling of worry, shock, or confusion

The prospect of so much work filled him with…..

Answer 1

Consternation

Question 2

(n.) someone who is young or inexperienced

As a ……. in the literary world, Malik had trouble finding a publisher for his first novel.

Answer 2

neophyte

Question 3

Adjective: evil and cruel

Answer 3

Fiendish

Question 4

Adverb:

in an opposite way

Answer 4

Conversely

Question 5

Noun: the opposite

Answer 5

Converse

Question 6

Noun: a long, angry speech expressing strong disapproval:
She launched into an angry/furious ….. about how she had been unfairly treated.
In a furious …… of abuse, the opposition spokesperson demanded the minister’s resignation.

Answer 6

Tirade

Question 7

Adjective: not skilled or effective:
an ….. comment/remark
He was always rather ….at sport.
He was criticized for his ….. handling of the situation.
Dick was socially ….. and uncomfortable in the presence of women.

Answer 7

Inept

Question 8

Noun : payment for harm, loss, or damage that has been caused to a person or an organization, or the fact of making such a payment:
E.g. The likelihood of the company making financial …… seems distant.
call for/pay/seek …..

Answer 8

reparation

Question 9

Verb: to express excitement about something or great interest in it:
She couldn’t stop……. about the film.

Answer 9

Enthuse

Question 10

Noun: the feeling of being happy or satisfied

Answer 10

contentment