Meaning Match
False or of doubtful authenticity
apocryphal
The teacher had to calm the _____ students who kept shouting during class.
obstreperous
Someone who feels embarrassed after failing a test
chagrin
The beautiful countryside was dilapidated and carefree.
idyllic
A very large number
myriad
Learned, authoritative, and confident
magisterial
The countryside looked peaceful and _____.
idyllic
A clumsy dancer who keeps tripping over their feet
ungainly
The old building looked idyllic after years of neglect.
dilapidated
Betraying trust; treacherous behavior
perfidious
Easily shaped or influenced by outside forces
plastic / malleable / pliable
The speaker forgot his notes and had to _____ the entire speech.
extemporize / improvise
A harsh speech full of bitter insults
vituperative
The student felt chagrin because she was extremely confident.
chagrin means embarrassment or humiliation
A detail in a painting that doesn’t match the rest of the design
discordant
In a broken or run down condition
dilapidated
After missing several deadlines, the employee was labeled _____.
dilatory
A musical note that does not fit the harmony
discordant
The politician gave a vituperative speech praising everyone warmly.
vituperative means harsh verbal abuse
Speech given without preparation
extemporize / improvise
A deliberate betrayal of trust
perfidy
The new species began to _____ quickly across the ecosystem.
proliferate
A person who never gives up despite many obstacles
indomitable / resolute
The scientist said the rumor was magisterial and probably false.
apocryphal
Someone stubbornly determined to succeed
resolute / indomitable