Vocabulary Lesson Four

Questions and Answers

Match the following vocabulary words with their definitions:

besmirch = to make dirty; to stain imperative = extremely holy sacrosanct = extremely necessary; vitally important sadistic = deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on others

Match the vocabulary words with their synonyms:

demeanor = deportment facetious = jocular sacrosanct = divine sadistic = barbarous

Match the vocabulary words with their antonyms:

facetious = solemn sadistic = humane besmirch = cleanse imperative = unnecessary

Match the vocabulary words with example sentences:

demeanor = His shy demeanor is just an act. besmirch = He tried to besmirch my reputation. facetious = Her facetious comments were tiresome. sacrosanct = No one was so sacrosanct that he was above suspicion. Signup and view all the answers

Match the vocabulary words with their parts of speech:

demeanor = noun sadistic = adjective imperative = adjective besmirch = verb Signup and view all the answers

Match the following vocabulary words with their definitions:

celibate = happening by chance fortuitous = abstaining from intercourse obloquy = strong disapproval perfunctory = done without care Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their contextual usage:

celibate = priests take vows fortuitous = meeting by chance obloquy = shame to his family perfunctory = greeting guests Signup and view all the answers

Match the words with their parts of speech:

celibate = adjective fortuitous = adjective obloquy = noun perfunctory = adjective Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their synonyms:

celibate = unmarried fortuitous = accidental obloquy = censure perfunctory = routine Signup and view all the answers

Match the words with their antonyms:

celibate = promiscuous fortuitous = premeditated obloquy = praise perfunctory = meticulous Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Words and Definitions

Celibate: Unmarried individuals who abstain from sexual intercourse, often for religious reasons. Example: Priests in certain religions take vows of celibacy.
Fortuitous: Events that occur by chance, without deliberate intention.
Besmirch: To damage or tarnish someone's reputation; synonymous with soil, sully, and smear. Antonym: cleanse. Example: Gossip can besmirch an individual's reputation.
Imperative: Describes something that is extremely necessary or vitally important. Example: Immediate action may be imperative in urgent situations.
Sacrosanct: Refers to something regarded as extremely holy or inviolable. Example: In investigations, no individual is considered too sacrosanct to escape scrutiny.
Sadistic: A personality trait characterized by deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others. Synonyms include barbarous and perverse. Antonyms include civilized and humane. Example: Sadistic behavior may involve tormenting others for enjoyment.
Demeanor: The outward behavior or manner in which a person conducts themselves, which can often be misleading. Example: A shy demeanor can hide a more adventurous personality.
Facetious: A light-hearted or joking attitude, often when discussing serious topics, which can become tiresome over time. Synonyms include joking and witty; antonyms include solemn and serious. Example: Facetious remarks may detract from meaningful conversations.

Description

Test your understanding of vocabulary with words like 'celibate' and 'fortuitous'. This quiz will help reinforce definitions and usage of important adjectives. Challenge yourself to expand your vocabulary skills!