Week 5 English Vocabulary

Question 1

the act or process of looking into oneself

reflective, thoughtful, subjected

unthoughtful

Likewise, the ____ “Come Undone,” which he performs while contemplating suicide, is quite moving and visually inventive.

Answer 1

introspective

Question 2

marked by honest sincere expression

outspoken, honest, frank

restrained, quiet, inhibited

He was quite ______ about his past.

Answer 2

candid

Question 3

directed to the past; contemplative of past situations, events, etc.

reflective, contemplative, pensive

prospective, forward, progressive

West Northamptonshire Council’s planning committee is expected to approve ____ planning permission for the temporary buildings at its next meeting on 8 January.

Answer 3

retrospective

Question 4

commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character

esteemed, grand, revered

common, unimpressive, unrespected

In a statement, CBS vowed to seek a temporary restraining order to preserve its ties to the ____ shows.

Answer 4

venerable

Question 5

of, relating to, or having the characteristics of revelation

apocalyptic, fateful, oracular

dull, lifeless, ugly

Readers and critics will discover that her memoir is ____, relatable and, in its confessional rawness, “very whoa.”

Answer 5

revelatory