5 Written Questions

1. coming in before in time, order, or logic
2. an artful plot or scheme with evil intentions
3. to permeate or inspire
4. to show plainly, indicate
5. to rebuke severely

5 Matching Questions

1. Proximity
2. aplomb
3. dissolute
4. officious
5. mellifluous

1. a offering unwanted advice or services, meddlesome in an overbearing way
2. b self-possession, assurance, poise
3. c sounding sweet and smooth
4. d dissipated and immoral, debauched
5. e Nearness in place, time, or relation

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. to mock or scoff at
   1. aplomb
   2. imbue
   3. flout
   4. flaunt
2. to make widespread
   1. importunate
   2. Proximity
   3. ameliorate
   4. promulgate
3. to affirm, to state positively
   1. aplomb
   2. evince
   3. puerile
   4. aver
4. a great lack or scarcity
   1. aver
   2. flout
   3. flaunt
   4. dearth
5. facial features and expression
   1. Proximity
   2. aplomb
   3. mellifluous
   4. physiognomy

5 True/False Questions

1. reticence → reserve, disinclination to speak or act quickly

   True        False

2. risible → to permeate or inspire

   True        False

3. impecunious → offering unwanted advice or services, meddlesome in an overbearing way

   True        False

4. duplicitous → deceitful, double-dealing

   True        False

5. ameliorate → to make better, improve

   True        False