Vocabulary Unit 7 and 8 Key Terms

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What does 'subservient' mean?

Submissive and obedient (correct)

False or mistaken

Lively and spirited

Arrogant and forward

Define 'rudiment'.

A fundamental principle, rule, or step; an early or undeveloped form or stage of something.

What is one meaning of 'gibes'?

To make mocking remarks.

Which of the following best describes 'bumptious'?

Conceited and arrogant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'repartee' refer to?

A quick, witty reply or retort. Signup and view all the answers

What is a consonant?

Any letter of the alphabet that is not a vowel Signup and view all the answers

Define 'satiate'.

To satisfy an appetite fully; to provide with more than enough. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sanction' mean?

Authorized permission or approval. Signup and view all the answers

Which word describes someone who is lively and spirited?

Vivacious Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'cite'?

To quote or mention by way of example or proof. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'comely'.

Having a pleasant appearance; attractive. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'miscreant'?

A villain or evildoer. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'flaunt'?

To show off; to display oneself proudly. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'erroneous' mean?

False or mistaken Signup and view all the answers

Define 'decadence'.

A process or period of decline or decay. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'stereotype'?

A generalized, oversimplified view or opinion that is rigidly applied. Signup and view all the answers

Which word describes someone who is claiming an undeserved distinction?

Pretentious Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ostentatious' mean?

Too showy or elaborate to attract attention Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hypercritical' mean?

Too severe in judgement Signup and view all the answers

What does 'irascible' mean?

Easily angered Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Unit 7 and 8 Key Terms

Subservient: Describes a submissive or obedient individual, often serving in a subordinate role.
Rudiment: Refers to basic principles or early forms of something, typically used in plural.
Gibes: Encompasses both the act of mocking others and the remarks made during such actions.
Bumptious: Characterizes someone as arrogant and excessively forward in manner.
Repartee: A skill or situation involving clever, witty responses that exhibit sharpness in dialogue.
Consonant: Indicates agreement or harmony, also refers to letters in the alphabet that are not vowels.
Satiate: The act of fully satisfying an appetite or need, often providing more than what is necessary.
Sanction: Represents both official approval or permission as well as actions taken by countries to enforce international laws.
Vivacious: Highlights a spirited and lively demeanor, often associated with animated individuals.
Cite: Involves quoting or referencing, can also mean to commend someone officially or to summon legally.
Comely: Describes an attractive and pleasant appearance or suitability.
Miscreant: Refers to a villain or evildoer; also describes something criminal or morally wrong.
Flaunt: The action of showing off or displaying oneself ostentatiously.
Erroneous: Indicates something that is incorrect or contains mistakes.
Decadence: Describes a state of decline, often moral or cultural deterioration.
Stereotype: A simplified and generalized idea applied rigidly to members of a group.
Pretentious: Relates to claims of distinction that are undeserved or affectedly grand.
Ostentatious: Associated with excessive display or showiness intended to attract attention.
Hypercritical: Characterizes individuals who are excessively critical or severe in judgment.
Irascible: Describes a tendency to become easily angered or prone to temper outbursts.

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