Vocabulary 9

They would have won the game but for hubris.

• overconfidence in ones ability

• too many players

• the lack of skill

• the lack of confidence

His home was very austere.

• plain

• fancy

• exciting

• clean

Being surrounded by more capable artists taught him humility

• showed him that he was better than them

• made him brag about his skill

• allowed him to see where he could improve

• made him feel better about his skill

It looked dangerous but turned out to be rather docile.

• harmless and tame

• venomous

• sleepy

• rude

The attorney hurled an accusation for which she had no rebuttal.

• refutation or response

• agreement

• supporting facts

• compassion

It was the corruption that brought about the empire's demise.

• downfall

• success

• stability

• prosperity

If he wasn't so arrogant, the boss would have given him the job.

• conceited

• smile

• excellent knowledge

• good manners

She was revered as a great leader.

• respected

• feared

• dislikes

• tolerated

His debonair mannerism could be traced back to his family.

• charming

• coarse

• relaxing

• abrupt

to accept something reluctantly

• acquiesce

• settle

• compromise

• demand