Vocabulary Unit 6 Test, Level C_Modified

embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed ​ (a)  

• abashed
• aloof
• anguish

withdrawn, standings apart from others by choice ​ (a)  

• aloof
• anguish
• abashed

great mental suffering, distress, or pain; to cause deep pain or sorrow ​ (a)  

• anguish
• abashed
• aloof

to pronounce distinctly; to express well in words; to fit together into a system; able to use language effectively; expressed clearly and forcefully ​ (a)  

• articulate
• bask
• defect

to be in, or expose oneself to, pleasant warmth; to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from ​ (a)  

• bask
• defect
• articulate

an imperfection, flaw, or blemish of some kind; to desert a cause or organization ​ (a)  

• defect
• articulate
• bask

delicate skill; tact and cleverness; to accomplish something by cleverness, good judgement, or skillful evasion​ (a)  

• finesse
• flaunt
• forthright

to wave or flutter showily; to display in a conceited, offensive way ​ (a)  

• flaunt
• forthright
• finesse

frank, direct, straightforward ​ (a)  

• forthright
• finesse
• flaunt

cordial, pleasantly cheerful or warm

• genial

• instill

• ostracize