unit 4f words 11-15

unit 4f words 11-16

irrevocable

adj. incapable of being changed or called back

synonyms: irreversible, unrecallable,

unalterable

antonyms: reversible, changeable

12. propensity

n. a natural inclination or predilection toward

synonyms: natural bent, proclivity, penchant

antonyms: natural incapacity or inability

13. querulous

adj. peevish, complaining, fretful

synonyms: petulant, touchy, cranky, irritable

antonyms: uncomplaining, stoical, serene,

placid

14. remonstrate

v. to argue or plead with someone against

something, protest against, object to

synonyms: reason against, expostulate

antonyms: -

15. repudiate

v. to disown, reject, or deny the validity of

synonyms: disavow, abjure, renounce

antonyms: avow, affirm, aver, avouch

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We tend to think of court verdicts as

, but they are often overturned by higher courts.

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He was forced to

a statement he had made before he'd had all of the information .

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Some flight attendants dread a

passenger more than they do rough weather.

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Queen Elizabeth showed a strong

for putting off decisions in the hopes that they would go away.

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Slowly, carefully, keeping his voice down, he argued with the caller as one might

with a child.

Multiple Choice

One should emphasize his or her strengths in a job interview, but do not ____ yourself to the point of sounding arrogant.

• erudite

• aggrandize

• repudiate

• amorphous

Multiple Choice

I have found that people who are ___ are not necessarily good teachers, as they may find it difficult to break down a topic into simple terms.

• amorphous

• gossamer

• erudite

• propensity

Multiple Choice

The library is where I go to cool down because when I enter, I feel an ___ of peace and quiet.

• aura

• amorphous

• gossamer

• propensity

Multiple Choice

His _____ views on the world show how little he has gotten out of his small hometown.

• gossamer

• erudite

• insular

• aggrandized