Vocabulary Grade 12 — Set 2: Quick Drills flashcards
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Which word means dignified, well-mannered conduct suited to a solemn or formal setting?decorumCharacter & Behavior
The orchestra kept its decorum even when a phone rang mid-symphony. -
Which word means heaping flattery on someone powerful in an eager, groveling bid for favor?fawningCharacter & Behavior
The new manager soon tired of the fawning compliments from her staff. -
Which word means showing dry, gently mocking humor, often about something disappointing?wryFeelings & Attitudes
“Lovely weather,” Dad said with a wry grin as the picnic flooded. -
Which word means a long, furious outburst of angry criticism?tiradeSpeaking & Arguing
Dad's tirade about the cable bill lasted through the entire dinner. -
Which word means to strip something of its legal force, as a court ruling can, or to cancel out its effect?nullifyActions & Effort
A signature on the wrong line nullified the whole contract. -
Which word means a gradual swell in loudness, as music builds toward its peak?crescendoChange & Growth
The drumroll's crescendo made the whole audience lean forward. -
Which word means the whole range of something, from one far end to the other?gamutSize & Amount
The store's teas run the gamut from mild chamomile to smoky black blends. -
Which word means matching what is expected of the person, occasion or rank concerned?befittingQuality & Judgment
Simple wooden furniture seemed befitting a monk's quiet cell. -
Which word means to bully someone with threats or pressure until they do something against their wishes?coerceSociety & Power
The landlord coerced tenants into signing new leases by threatening eviction. -
Which word means of weather, cold, rainy or stormy, unpleasant to be out in?inclementNature & Time
The ferry stays in port during inclement weather.
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