vocab 4

The argument was fallacious.

• full of inconsistency
• strong and convincing
• sincere
• weak

'His diffident nature prevented him from meeting new people.' What does diffident mean?

• morose
• shy
• aggressive
• melancholic

For a brave warrior, perfidy is almost as bad as murder. 

• stealing 
• dishonesty
• betrayal
• infidelity

deference 

• to put something off
• respect for authority or wisdom
• a type of defence
• a warning

'His egregious behaviour gained him a certain infamy.' What does egregious mean?

• standing out because of how bad it is
• industrious
• standing above others
• determined

'She jettisoned all thoughts of getting back together with her ex-girlfriend.' What does jettisoned mean?

• threw out
• entertained
• argued
• made-up

What are the 2 Latin components of susceptible? 

• sus= below, + cept = surface
• sus = above, + cept = deceive 
• sus = under, + cept = receive
• sus = under, + cept = taken

Which 2 words can be used for laziness?

• indolent, idle
• insouciant, nonchalant 
• apathetic, disillusioned 
• timid, idle

'The pain seemed inexorable.' What does inexorable mean?

• bittersweet
• relentless
• unbearable
• excruciating

'What the teacher was saying was incoherent to me.' What does incoherent mean?

• isn't clear
• is clear
• wise
• interesting