unit 1F words 11-15 lesson

unit 1F words 11-15 lesson

jaded adj.

wearied, worn-out, dulled (in the sense of

being satiated by excessive indulgence) Ex. She quickly became jaded by all of the homework.

lurid adj.

causing shock, horror, or revulsion;

sensational; pale or sallow in color; terrible or

passionate in intensity or lack of restraint Ex. I came upon such a lurid accident that I had trouble sleeping for weeks.

meritorious adj.

worthy, deserving recognition and praise Ex. Honor roll is a meritorious award.

petulant adj.

peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily

irritated and upset Ex. He was behaving like such a petulant child in class that no one would work in a group with him.

prerogative n.

a special right or privilege; a special

quality showing excellence Ex. It is your prerogative not to study, but your grades will suffer.

Multiple Choice

No matter how hard we tried, we could not __________the crying infant.

• approbation

• petulant

• assuage

• decadence

• elicit

Multiple Choice

She knew that there was no need to ____with the teacher when she did not turn in the essay that was assigned two weeks prior.

• expostulate

• jaded

• elicit

• innuendo

• intercede

Multiple Choice

He was honored by the committee after thirty years of _________ service.

• approbation

• meritorious

• expostulated

• hiatus

• jaded

Multiple Choice

Your union representative will _____ with management on your behalf

• expostulate

• innuendo

• elicit

• intercede

• decadence