Vocabulary Test 13

Directions: Check the definition that properly explains the italicized and bold word in each phrase.

1. An acrimonious argument
A. long-winded
B. sharp, biting, sarcastic
C. dull, pointless, incoherent

2. A soporific lecture
A. so boring as to put one to sleep
B. brilliant and informative
C. well-attended

3. Panacea for social ills
A. direct cause
B. cure-all
C. condition encouraging continuation

4. An evanescent feeling
A. fading away quickly
B. composed of both dread and desire
C. so unique that it is experienced by very few people

5. Overwhelmed by ennui
A. fear
B. dissatisfaction and boredom resulting from inactivity
C. a sudden awareness of one’s unconscious motivation

6. A facetious remark
A. witty or joking at an inappropriate time
B. tending to make peace between people in conflict
C. totally irrelevant to the situation

7. A maelstrom of emotions
A. complete lack
B. catalogue in chronological order
C. violent, stormy confusion

8. Maudlin attitudes
A. self-destructive
B. tearfully and excessively sentimental
C. showing great maturity at a surprisingly early age

9. Drove adroitly
A. skillfully
B. nervously
C. inattentively

10. A sardonic smile
A. empty, meaningless
B. open and trusting
C. bitter and scornful

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