Vocab 5/3

Question 1

Bucolic

Answer 1

Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside

Question 2

Pretentious

Answer 2

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed

Question 3

Gullible

Answer 3

Easily persuaded to believe something

Question 4

Convivial

Answer 4

Friendly, lively, and enjoyable

Question 5

Discrete

Answer 5

Individually separate and distinct

Question 6

Fabricate

Answer 6

Invent or concoct, typically with deceitful intent

Question 7

Gesticulate

Answer 7

Use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words

Question 8

Laud

Answer 8

Praise highly, especially in a public context

Question 9

Belabor

Answer 9

Argue or elaborate in excessive detail

Question 10

Discreet

Answer 10

careful in one’s speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.