Tuesday, July 30, 2013

English Quiz On Vocab

1.    incisive
(1)begin; originate; receive into a group
(2)command
(3)lizard that changes color in different situations
(4)cutting; sharp

2.    infiltrate
      (1)disparage
(2)suspended action
(3)pass into or through; penetrate (an organization) sneakily
(4)a covered passageway, usually lined with shops

3.    insidious
(1)person who collects coins
(2)cut off part of body; prune
(3)treacherous; stealthy; sly
(4)hiding place


4.    intractable
(1)immaterial; without a material body
(2)sickening; insipid
(3)rate of occurrence; particular occurrence
(4)unruly; refractory

5.    irrational
(1)restate a passage in one's own words while retaining the thought of the author
(2)illogical; lacking reason; insane
(3)commonplace; dull
(4)breaking up; downfall


6.    junket
(1)secret; mysterious
(2)marry feast or picnic
(3)disparage
(4)theme

7.    languor
(1)concise; meaty
(2)practical rule guiding conduct
(3)lassitude; lethargy
(4)courteous; faithful; brave


8.    libelous
(1)easy to approach; obtainable
(2)grave; serious; coy
(3)defamatory; injurious to the good name of a person
(4)raid

9.    lout
(1)considerate; thoughtful
(2)correct
(3)miser
(4)clumsy person


10.  malediction
(1)put into effect; supply with tools
(2)insert improperly; palm off
(3)soak
(4)curse


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