VOCABULARY TEST 1


(1) euphemism
1) chemical reaction that splits complex organic compounds
2) token
3) having an odor
4) mild expression in place of an unpleasant one



(2) refectory
1) dining hall
2) excessive zeal
3) purgative
4) embezzle



(3) daunt
1) n. money given to sb who has done one a service
2) producing motion
3) intimidate
4) human muscle



(4) flagrant
1) ability to change in form
2) short quick cut with scissors
3) conspicuously wicked, bad, or offensive
4) attractive



(5) chide
1) distasteful (because excessive)
2) case for a sword blade
3) condition of no movement or activity
4) scold



(6) grate
1) make a harsh noise
2) boastful
3) unreal reflection
4) discipline



(7) vertigo
1) severe dizziness
2) naive and trusting
3) ridicule
4) being only one



(8) testy
1) specialized knowledge (in a particular field)
2) irritable
3) use of force to get someone to object
4) short quick cut with scissors



(9) beseech
1) explain
2) story set to music to be sung by a chorus (shorter than an oratorio)
3) warlike
4) beg



(10) cogitate
1) sleight(dexterity) of hand
2) surmise
3) think over
4) treat (a person) as a celebrity



(11) rummage
1) ransack
2) skillful
3) cure-all
4) lawyer using questionable methods



(12) overwhelm
1) cut off with shears
2) trouble or worry over trifles
3) (of water) cover completely
4) sift



(13) valedictory
1) pompous
2) pertaining to farewell
3) state of being deprived of something valuable or beloved
4) lacking in spirit



(14) bandy
1) protective
2) sad and lonely
3) crude cabin
4) discuss lightly or glibly



(15) celestial
1) heavenly
2) reject disdainfully
3) unnatural and forced
4) light-hearted



(16) spry
1) (esp. of older people) vigorously active
2) llduggery) dishonest behavior or action
3) deceive
4) witty thought or saying, usually short



(17) volatile
1) pertaining to language
2) changeable
3) sudden disastrous downfall or defeat
4) wet thoroughly



(18) deviate
1) medicine to induce sleep or deaden pain
2) turn away from (a principle, norm)
3) of a title
4) projecting molding on building (usually above columns or pillars)



(19) surge
1) indirect in speech (when something unpleasant must be said)
2) washing
3) desire
4) powerful movement of or like a wave



(20) testator
1) maker of a will
2) person who collects coins
3) lose a small piece from the surface or edge
4) sordid



(21) punitive
1) rosy
2) crude cabin
3) oily
4) punishing



(22) forsake
1) entertain
2) fond word or act
3) desert
4) local or provincial dialect



(23) chary
1) clumsy (in social behavior)
2) overflowing abundance
3) assertion
4) cautious



(24) blare
1) ardent
2) loud or harsh roar or screech
3) announce
4) clever and imaginative (in dealing with difficult situations)



(25) ominous
1) firm statement that something is certainly true
2) meager
3) threatening
4) shine with a flickering light


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