VOCAB QUIZ 5

IMPASSE

• very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world

• influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

• a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

• a street with only one way in or out

CHOLERIC

• very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world

• hold back, impede, or weigh down

• humorously vulgar; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language

• characterized by anger; quickly aroused to anger; easily moved to anger

ENCUMBER

• disinclined to work or exertion; slow to heal or develop and usually painless

• influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

• a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

• hold back, impede, or weigh down

FECKLESS

• generally incompetent and ineffectual; not fit to assume responsibility

• influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

• disinclined to work or exertion; slow to heal or develop and usually painless

• a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

AFFRONT

• generally incompetent and ineffectual

• a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

• treat, mention, or speak to rudely

• not fit to assume responsibility

INDOLENT

• very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world

• characterized by anger; quickly aroused to anger; easily moved to anger

• disinclined to work or exertion; slow to heal or develop and usually painless

• generally incompetent and ineffectual; not fit to assume responsibility

CAJOLE

• humorously vulgar

• hold back, impede, or weigh down

• influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

• someone who uses vulgar and offensive language

BLASE

• nonchalantly unconcerned; uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence

• characterized by anger; easily moved to anger

• very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world

• a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

RIBALD

• humorously vulgar

• hold back

• someone who uses vulgar and offensive language

• nonchalantly unconcerned

LUGUBRIOUS

• humorously vulgar

• excessively mournful; experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

• influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

• characterized by anger; quickly aroused to anger; easily moved to anger