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P&P Vocab

Authored by Elizabeth Rauscher

English

9th - 12th Grade

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P&P Vocab
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1.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following terms with their definitions

behavior or speech that is artificial

alacrity

to detest or loath

affable

friendly, good-natured

accede

a quick and cheerful response

abominate

agree to a demand

affectation

2.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following terms with their definitions

severe disapproval

cessation

wary of taking risks

censure

being brought to an end

ardent

enthusiastic or passionate

candour

open and honest in expression

circumspect

3.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following terms with their definitions

patronizing superiority

deign

intended to placate or pacify

condescension

create by skill

cordial

warm and friendly

contrive

do something considered beneath someone

conciliatory

4.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following terms with their definitions

slow to act

dupe

escape in a cunning way

elude

talking or writing in a heartfelt way

diffidence

deceive or trick

dilatory

modesty or shyness

effusions

5.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following terms with their definitions

not showing proper respect; rude

hackneyed

arrogantly disdainful

haughty

unoriginal or overused

expeditiously

with speed and efficiency

fastidious

very attentive to details

impertinent

6.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following terms with their definitions

clever, original

imprudent

grossly unfair and morally wrong

ingenious

insulting, abusive language

iniquitous

rash, no thought to consequences

hauteur

disdainful pride

invectives

7.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following terms with their definitions

using very few words

obeisance

deserving praise

laudable

a bow or a curtsy

laconic

relating to money

officious

asserting authority in an annoying way

pecuniary

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