11th Vocabulary Words Week 3

What is the meaning of the word 'ameliorate'?

• To worsen a situation

• To improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming

• To remain unchanged

• To ignore a problem

Which word is defined as 'without experience; immature, not fully developed; lacking sophistication'?

• Epitome

• Exhort

• Callow

• Ingratiate

What does the word 'bombastic' describe?

• Simple and clear language

• Pompous in language; full of overblown words intended to conceal a lack of ideas

• Brief and to the point

• Lacking in detail

Which word means 'poise, assurance, great self-confidence'?

• Bombastic

• Callow

• Aplomb

• Drivel

What is the meaning of 'drivel'?

• To speak wisely

• Saliva or mucus flowing from the mouth or nose; foolish, aimless talk or thinking

• To remain silent

• To act maturely

What does 'ex officio' mean?

• By virtue of holding a certain office

• Without any official position

• By accident

• Without authority

What is the meaning of 'infringe'?

• To respect boundaries

• To violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds

• To follow rules

• To stay within limits

Which word means 'a summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a larger reality'?

• Epitome

• Ex officio

• Infringe

• Aplomb

Which word means 'to urge strongly, advise earnestly'?

• Ingratiate

• Exhort

• Infringe

• Callow

Which word means 'to make oneself agreeable and thus gain favor or acceptance by others'?

• Ingratiate

• Ex officio

• Drivel

• Bombastic