Sadlier-Oxford Vocab Workshop: Level F: Unit 15: Definitions

5 Written Questions

1. adjective, given over to dissipation and self-indulgence, immoral; recklessly extravagant; noun, a person given to self-indulgent and wild spending
2. verb, to cut short, bring to a halt or end sooner than expected; to reduce
3. noun, something that is heavy or burdensome; a stigma; blame
4. adjective, puzzling, perplexing, not easily understood, mysterious
5. adjective, of or pertaining to a tailor or his work, having to do with clothes or dress

5 Matching Questions

1. impromptu
2. deference
3. choleric
4. brouhaha
5. cloy

1. a noun, a confused hodgepodge of sounds, hubbub; an uproar or commotion that goes far beyond what is justified
2. b adjective & adverb, without preparation, offhand, suddenly or hastily done; noun, an extemporaneous composition or remark; a minimal piece suggestive of improvisation
3. c adjective, easily made angry, bad-tempered
4. d noun, courteous, yielding to the wishes and ideas of another person; great respect marked by submission, as to a superior
5. e verb, to spoil or destroy an appetite by too much indulgence especially in sweet or rich things; to glut, satiate

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. verb, to send or hand in, to cancel, forgive, pardon; to lessen, diminish; to put off, postpone, defer
   1. adamant
   2. remit
   3. thwart
   4. curtail
2. noun, a vague sense of approaching misfortune
   1. presentiment
   2. requisite
   3. definitive
   4. remit
3. adjective, conclusive, final, representing the limit of what can be done
   1. remit
   2. requisite
   3. deference
   4. definitive
4. adjective, excessively and objectionably sentimental; having a mildly sickening flavor
   1. mollify
   2. mawkish
   3. remit
   4. onus
5. noun, tolerance and self-control, patience; the act of refraining from something, abstinence
   1. deference
   2. demeanor
   3. forbearance
   4. choleric

5 True/False Questions

1. thwart → verb, to oppose successfully; to prevent, frustrate

   True        False

2. bumptious → verb, to send or hand in, to cancel, forgive, pardon; to lessen, diminish; to put off, postpone, defer

   True        False

3. adamant → verb, to send or hand in, to cancel, forgive, pardon; to lessen, diminish; to put off, postpone, defer

   True        False

4. mollify → verb, to soften, make gentle, to calm, allay; to reduce in intensity

   True        False

5. bulwark → verb, to oppose successfully; to prevent, frustrate

   True        False