Vocabulary 8

Question 1

idiosyncracy

Answer 1

n. a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual

Question 2

hack

Answer 2

v. cut with rough or heavy blows
n. a writer or journalist producing dull, unoriginal work
n. a person who does dull routine work

Question 3

petty

Answer 3

adj. of little importance; trivial

adj. (of behavior) characterized by an undue concern for trivial matters, esp. in a small-minded or spiteful way

Question 4

peevish

Answer 4

adj. easily irritated, esp. by unimportant things

Question 5

medium

Answer 5

n. an agency or means of doing something

n. a means by which something is communicated or expressed

Question 6

melodrama

Answer 6

n. a sensational dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions

Question 7

interpersonal

Answer 7

adj. of or relating to relationships or communication between people

Question 8

gripe

Answer 8

v. express a complaint or grumble about something, esp. something trivial

Question 9

charitable

Answer 9

adj. of or relating to the assistance of those in need
adj. apt to judge others leniently or favorably
adj. showing kindness in talking about or judging other people; not very critical

Question 10

disavow

Answer 10

v. deny any responsibility or support for

Question 11

abstinence

Answer 11

n. the fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol

Question 12

succulent

Answer 12

adj. tender, juicy, and tasty

Question 13

cloying

Answer 13

adj. disgust or sicken (someone) with an excess of sweetness, richness, or sentiment

Question 14

acrid

Answer 14

adj. having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell
adj. angry and bitter

Question 15

aversion

Answer 15

n. a strong dislike or disinclination

n. someone or something that arouses strong feelings of dislike