Vocab lesson 8

Question 1

Duplicity

Answer 1

Intentional deceit in speech or conduct

Too faced

Question 2

Belie

Answer 2

To falsely represent

Question 3

Droll

Answer 3

Amusing in an odd or whimsical way

Ex. Droll manner

Question 4

Abate

Answer 4

To lessen in violence or intensity

Question 5

Glib

Answer 5

Performed with such ease and skill as to appear insincere

Ex. Glib apology

Question 6

Abhor

Answer 6

To detest or hate strongly

Question 7

Journeyman

Answer 7

A full trained and qualified worker

Question 8

Dole

Answer 8

To redistribute or give out sparingly

Question 9

Protean

Answer 9

Readily change in form, shape, or meaning

Adjective

Question 10

Gamut

Answer 10

Broad range

Question 11

Decorum

Answer 11

Conformity to accepted standards or conduct ; proper behavior

Question 12

Extrovert

Answer 12

One who is outgoing , or is energized rather than drained by interactions with others

Question 13

Propagate

Answer 13

To spread or transmit especially by reproduction

Question 14

Effigy

Answer 14

A crude dummy or image representing a hated person or group

Question 15

Austere

Answer 15

Stern, severe, plain