Define That!
Define: languid
Relaxed and lazy
Complete the sentence:
"After speaking out against the group's actions, she found herself __________ by her peers."
ostracized
an attempt to persuade or influence
induce
When the speaker's notes were lost, he had to __ his entire presentation on the
spot.
A) Languid
B) Grimace
C) Improvise
D) Taunt
C) Improvise
define: conjure
to summon
Define: eradication
complete removal or destruction
Complete the sentence:
"After a long day at the beach, we felt _____ and ready for a nap"
languid
suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future
ominous
Because of the rude comment, the students ____ him from the cafeteria table.
A) Taunt
B) Grimace
C) Improvise
D) Shunned
D) Shunned
define: taunt
provoke or challenge
Define: aptitude
a natural ability to do something
Complete the sentence:
The coach's ____________ expression reflected his disappointment in the team's behavior.
dour
a situation that causes misery
purgatory
During the game, the opposing team's fans tried to __ the players with jeers and
insults.
A) Grimace
B) Improvise
C) Taunt
D) Perfunctory
C) Taunt
define: ostracize
to exclude (someone) from a society or group
Define: Induce
to persuade or influence
Complete the sentence:
After tasting the sour lemon, he couldn't help but ____, showing his displeasure.
grimace
the act of having ignored someone on purpose, or the act of having been left out and ignored.
shunned
The worker completed his tasks in a __ manner, lacking enthusiasm and attention.
A) Conjouring
B) Aptitude
C) Perfunctory
D) Grimace
C) Perfunctory
define: grimace
a twisted expression on a person's face, usually expressing disgust or pain
Define: rudimentary
basic; minimal; undeveloped
Complete the sentence:
When the speaker's notes were lost, he had to __ his entire presentation on the spot.
improvise
to summon or bring about
conjour
Despite her lack of __ for mathematics, she excelled in writing and literature.
A) Aptitude
B) Grimace
C) Improvise
D) Languid
A) Aptitude
define: perfunctory
done routinely and with little interest or care