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French Words and Their Meanings

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What does the phrase 'You catch more flies with honey (than with vinegar)' mean?

It is easier to attract people with sweetness and kindness than with rudeness. (correct)

It is easier to attract flies with honey than with vinegar.

It is easier to win people over with sweet talk than with bitter words.

It is easier to gain favor by offering honey than by offering vinegar.

What is the definition of 'Fête'?

To entertain or honor, as at a celebration (correct)

An offensive or rude individual

A social blunder

Lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge

What does the term 'Nouveau riche' refer to?

Lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge

To acquire or earn (usually followed by an abstract noun)

Referring to a newly rich person who has not yet gained the prestige associated with wealth (correct)

A person of noble or high social rank

What is the meaning of the word 'Acquiesce'?

To accept, comply, or submit passively Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Boor' refer to?

An rude, unmannered, insensitive individual Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Emulate'?

To imitate in a way that strives to equal or excel Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Gaffe'?

A social or diplomatic blunder; a noticeable mistake Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Garner' mean?

(usually followed by an abstract noun) To acquire or earn Signup and view all the answers

'Insipid' means:

(Adjective) Lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge Signup and view all the answers

'Pedant' refers to:

(Adjective) A person who makes an excessive, inappropriate display of their knowledge Signup and view all the answers