Vocabulary term 1
relevant, pertinent
What is germane?
Despite hours of debate, both sides remained _______, making it impossible to reach an agreement.
What is intransigent?
The movie was criticized for its _______ plot and clichéd characters.
What is banal?
After sitting in the refrigerator overnight, the soup began to _________ into a thick, jelly-like texture.
What is congeal?
Though usually _______, Marcus surprised everyone by giving a moving speech at graduation.
What is taciturn?
The teacher praised the student’s essay for its clear structure and ________ argument.
What is coherent?
The author chose to ______ unnecessary detail, focusing instead on the central argument of the essay.
What is eschew?
What is able to get and retain ideas or information; concerned with acquiring wealth or property?
What is acquisitive?
The committee chose to _______ rather than vote on the controversial proposal immediately.
What is temporize?
Instead of offering helpful feedback, his _______ comments discouraged the team.
What is carping?
The young scientist hoped to _______ Marie Curie’s dedication to research and discovery.
What is emulate?
Her claim was not ________, since she had no evidence to support it.
What is tenable?
The manager avoided making an _______ comparison between employees.
What is invidious?
The dictator tried to _______ power that rightly belonged to the people.
What is arrogate?
lavish expression of praise/glowing and warming enthusiastic praise
What is encomium?
The soldiers carried out a ___________ mission to gather intelligence about the enemy’s position.
What is reconnaissance?
The scientist was able to ________ her theory with extensive research data.
What is substantiate?
The university was able to expand its scholarship program thanks to the _______ of a wealthy donor.
What is largesse?