Unit 7C Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What does 'levity' mean?

Back

Lightness, humor in a serious situation.

Front

If a situation is described as having 'levity,' what might you expect?

Back

People are laughing.

Front

How might you 'reclaim' a lost item?

Back

By searching and finding it.

Front

When might something be considered 'intolerable'?

Back

When it is too painful to bear.

Front

What does the word 'cordial' mean?

Back

Warm and friendly.

Front

What is an example of 'levity' in a serious situation?

Back

Making a joke during a tense meeting.

Front

What is the opposite of 'cordial'?

Back

Cold and distant.

Front

What might you do if you find something 'intolerable'?

Back

You might choose to remove yourself from the situation.

Front

Can 'levity' be appropriate in all situations?

Back

No, it may not be appropriate in very serious or somber situations.

Front

What is a synonym for 'cordial'?

Back

Friendly.