Vocabulary 8 Flashcards
Imbroglio
an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.
Perspicacious
having a ready insight into and understanding of things.
“it offers quite a few facts to the perspicacious reporter”.
Perspicacious
having a ready insight into and understanding of things.
“it offers quite a few facts to the perspicacious reporter”.
What does the word ‘beligerent’ mean?
Hostile and aggressive.
True or False: A ‘missive’ refers to a written message, especially a letter.
True.
Fill in the blank: ‘Verdant’ is often used to describe ______ landscapes.
Green.
Which word describes intense and passionate feeling?
Fervor.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following words means ‘characterized by lush green vegetation’? A) Beligerent B) Missive C) Verdant D) Fervor
C) Verdant.
What does the word ‘blithely’ mean?
In a carefree or lighthearted manner.
True or False: ‘Libel’ refers to spoken defamation.
False
Fill in the blank: To act ___________ means to do something in a secretive or stealthy manner.
surreptitiously
Who are referred to as ‘assailants’?
Individuals who attack someone physically or verbally.
What does ‘inaugurated’ mean?
Formally sworn in or introduced into office.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes ‘acrimony’? A) Friendship B) Bitterness C) Joy
B) Bitterness
What is the legal definition of ‘libel’?
A published false statement that is damaging to a person’s reputation.
True or False: ‘Blithely’ can also imply a lack of concern for the consequences.
True
Fill in the blank: The accused acted ___________ to avoid detection during the crime.
surreptitiously
What emotional state does ‘acrimony’ describe?
A state of bitterness or resentment.
Tautology
Repitiveness
Saying some thing again expressed in different words
Proclivity
A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination of predisposition towards a particular things.
Odium
General or widespread hatred or disgust incurred by someone as a result of their actions
