Vocabulary9 List B-week 9

Something that is florid is:

• Simple and plain in appearance

• Overly elaborate or decorated

• Dark and mysterious

• Cheap and poorly made

A person who is frugal:

• Spends money wisely and avoids unnecessary expenses

• Spends money freely without thinking

• Enjoys buying luxurious items

• Avoids money entirely

A gimmick is:

• A clever and useful invention

• A trick or feature designed to attract attention

• A serious and permanent solution

• • A confusing puzzle

To glean means to:

• Gather information bit by bit

• Forget something important

• Destroy something deliberately

• Copy someone else’s work

Someone who is haughty behaves in a way that is:

• Humble and respectful

• Proud and arrogant

• Nervous and shy

• Friendly and kind

The mansion’s interior was decorated in a ___________ style, with gold trim and ornate patterns everywhere.

Kate always tries to be ___________ when shopping, looking for discounts and avoiding unnecessary purchases.

The new toy’s flashing lights and sounds were just a ___________ to get kids interested.

By carefully reading through the report, Alex was able to ___________ the key details he needed for his presentation.

His ___________ attitude made it hard for him to make friends, as he often acted as if he were better than others.