Unit 3F words 16-20

Unit 3F words 16-20

sangfroid

(n.) composure or coolness, especially in

trying circumstances

SYNONYMS: poise, self-assurance,

equanimity

ANTONYMS: excitability, hysteria,

flappability

Seditious

(adj.) resistant to lawful authority; having the

purpose of overthrowing an established

government

SYNONYMS: mutinous, rebellious, subversive

ANTONYMS: supportive, loyal, faithful,

allegiant

18. tenuous

(adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity

or sharpness; of slight importance or

significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly

supported

SYNONYMS: flimsy, insubstantial, vague,

hazy

ANTONYMS: strong, solid, substantial, valid

vitriolic

(adj.) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting

(like a strong acid)

SYNONYMS: withering, acerbic, mordant

ANTONYMS: bland, saccharine, honeyed,

sugary

20. wheedle

(v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some

desired end

SYNONYMS: cajole, inveigle, soft-soap,

sweet-talk

ANTONYMS: coerce, browbeat, intimidate,

strong-arm

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Though hurt by his _ language, I had to admit that some of his points were valid.

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The spy used charm and flattery in order to ___ the information from the diplomat.

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Dictators usually begin their reigns by searching out and silencing ____ opinion.

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Even when they forget their lines, experienced actors can usually perform with ____.

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My grasp of trigonometry was ___ until I attended extra study sessions.

Multiple Choice

It was simply ____ that I got the acting role just by walking into the room .

• adventitious

• inadvertent

• enjoined

• circuitous

Multiple Choice

When I lost my sister, only my friends who had ever experienced the same tragedy could _______ with me.

• expiate

• commiserate

• expedite

• abominate

Multiple Choice

When my two friends argue, I try to remain neutral and give ___responses when each of them tries to get me on his side.

• expiated

• noncommittal

• inadvertent

• tenuous