Vocabulary 2 (Instruction)

Vocabulary Set 2

pompously (adv.)

Tom didn’t helped much in organizing
the event.
But in the post-event meeting, he
pompously said, “I think this event
wouldn’t be as successful as it is
without me. I’m sure I’ve played an
important role.”

Everyone dislikes him.

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of "pompously"?

• in a way that is too serious and shows that you think you are very important

• in a way that is too serious and shows that you think you are very superior

• in a way that is too serious and shows that you think you are very capable

• in a way that is too serious and shows that you think you are very likeable

Nit-picking (adj.)

John is a nit-picking person.
He criticises every single
detail of basically everything!
Even if something is already
very good, he can still find
something to pick on!

Multiple Choice

What's the meaning of "nit-picking"?

• The attitude of giving too little attention to details that are important, especially as a way of neglecting

• The attitude of giving too little attention to details that are not important, especially as a way of neglecting

• The attitude of giving too much attention to details that are not important, especially as a way of criticizing

• The attitude of giving too much attention to details that are important, especially as a way of criticizing

Primly (adv.)

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Tom is a very prim person.
He is always very formal and does not take any rude.
He is now sitting primly.
Sarah just now joked about how christmassy Sue looks
today, and Tom very primly said, “You are not
supposed to say that.”

Tom

Multiple Choice

What's the meaning of "primly"?

• in a very judgemental and appropriate way

• in a very formal and incorrect way

• in a very sincere and correct way

• in a very formal and correct way

Spendthrift (n.)

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Don’t be such a spendthrift!
Stop wasting money for
unnecessary things, or you’ll
end up being bankrupted.

Multiple Choice

What's the meaning of "spendthrift"?

• someone who spends part of his money in a way that wasteful

• someone who spends a lot of money in a way that is wise

• someone who spends a lot of money in a way that wastes it

• someone who spends part of his money in a way that is wise

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Sagely (adv.)

Grandpa is very experienced and wise.
He can always analyse and predict a situation
accurately and insightfully.
So, we always ask him when we have
questions because he will sagely give us
advice.

Multiple Choice

What's the meaning of "sagely"?

• in a wise way, especially as a result of great experience

• in a wise way, especially as a result of high intelligence

• in an accurate way, especially as a result of being highly observant

• in an accurate way, especially as a result of being honest

Multiple Choice

What's the meaning of "brawny"?

• mentally strong and positive

• physically strong and lean

• mentally strong and with great resilience

• physically strong and with big muscles

Fetching (adj.)

The bride and groom are
wearing very fetching
suits and gown today.
They both look very
beautiful.

Multiple Choice

What's the meaning of "fetching"?

• Interesting

• Ugly

• Attractive

• Handsome

Nonentity (n.)

He’s a nonentity in this
company. He has no
importance and gives no
special contribution. He can
just be replaced by anyone.

Multiple Choice

What's the meaning of "nonentity"?

• a person without funny character, ideas, or influence

• a person without strong character, ideas, or influence

• a person without friendly character, ideas, or influence

• a person without admirable character, ideas, or influence