Set B - Unit 6 Vocab Practice

What is the definition of the word "aspersion"?

• a damaging or derogatory statement.

• abrupt, blunt, with no formalities.

• to punish severely.

• to plan with ingenuity.

What is the definition of the word "brusque"?

• a damaging or derogatory statement.

• abrupt, blunt, with no formalities.

• to punish severely.

• to plan with ingenuity.

What is the definition of the word "castigate"?

• a damaging or derogatory statement.

• abrupt, blunt, with no formalities.

• to punish severely.

• to plan with ingenuity.

What is the definition of the word "contrive"?

• a damaging or derogatory statement.

• abrupt, blunt, with no formalities.

• to punish severely.

• to plan with ingenuity.

What is the definition of the word "ennui"?

• weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom.

• not subject to change, constant.

• one who rebels or rises against authority.

• a position required little to no work; easy job.

What is the definition of the word "immutable"?

• weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom.

• not subject to change, constant.

• one who rebels or rises against authority.

• a position required little to no work; easy job.

What is the definition of the word "insurgent"?

• weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom.

• not subject to change, constant.

• one who rebels or rises against authority.

• a position required little to no work; easy job.

What is the definition of the word "sinecure"?

• weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom.

• not subject to change, constant.

• one who rebels or rises against authority.

• a position required little to no work; easy job.

What is the definition of the word "transgress"?

• weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom.

• to go beyond a limit or boundary; to sin, violate a law.

• performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another.

• a position required little to no work; easy job.

What is the definition of the word "vicarious"?

• weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom.

• to go beyond a limit or boundary; to sin, violate a law.

• performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another.

• a position required little to no work; easy job.