Vocabulary List #Mar2

The word "sedulous" means:

• Diligent and hardworking

• Careless and lazy

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Quick and impatient

Anthimeria refers to which of the following?

• The use of a word in a new grammatical form, often as a different part of speech.

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

• The substitution of a mild expression for a harsh one.

• The use of exaggeration for emphasis.

The word "pourboire" refers to which of the following?

• A type of French bread

• A tip or gratuity given to a service worker

• A traditional dance

• A kind of perfume

The word "sitzfleisch" refers to which of the following?

• The ability to sit and work for long periods; stamina or perseverance.

• A type of German sausage.

• A traditional German dance.

• A piece of furniture.

The word "juvenilia" refers to which of the following?

• Works produced by an author during their youth

• A type of ancient Roman festival

• A collection of legal documents

• A style of classical architecture

Entreats means:

• Beg or plead

• Ignore

• Celebrate

• Destroy

The word "chanteuse" refers to which of the following?

• A female singer, especially one who sings in nightclubs or cabarets.

• A type of French dessert.

• A traditional dance from Spain.

• A musical instrument.

What does the phrase, "joie de vivre," mean?

• Joy of living

• Fear of the unknown

• Love of travel

• Sense of duty

The word 'Arroyo' refers to which of the following?

• A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after rain.

• A large mountain range.

• A dense forest area.

• A permanent river.

The phrase "soi-disant" means:

• Well-known

• Self-style

• Highly respected

• Recently discovered