Poetry Vocab: Related Words

"The classroom had bare walls, harsh lighting, and barely any color at all—just cold, grey linoleum floors and concrete walls." The related word is ___.

• austere

• vanity

• jocund

• pensive

• temperate

"All Cressida cared for when looking for a husband was a high-power job, a large bank account, and a handsome face." The related word is ___.

• austere

• vanity

• jocund

• pensive

• temperate

"It seems we get few days of genuinely pleasant spring weather before the oppressive heat of summer arrives." The related word is ___.

• austere

• vanity

• jocund

• pensive

• temperate

"Philosophy is the field of study that focuses on exploring why we are here and the nature of knowledge itself." The related word is ___.

• austere

• vanity

• jocund

• pensive

• temperate

"Elizabeth enjoyed Catherine’s company because she was always in a cheerful mood and ready to laugh and have fun." The related word is ___.

• austere

• vanity

• jocund

• pensive

• temperate