Advanced Cartoon Vocab 2

What does aesthetic mean?

• characterized by beauty or good taste

• fake or superficial in appearance

• unsightly; not pleasing to the eyes

• something that brings favor or fortune

What does analogous mean?

• creating a new invention for the future

• comparing two things that are different

• analyzing something from history

• comparing two things that are similar

The superintendent used his power or ___________ to persuade the Principal to his side.

• demur

• clout

• demeanor

• demur

What does demur mean?

• to show support for an opinion

• to protest a well-known concept

• to raise doubts or objections

• to talk constantly without reason

The project submitted by the student was so bad or __________ it should not have been a surprise that the student earned an F and had to redo the project.

• egregious

• opine

• analogous

• destitute

What does foment mean?

• to preserve or save for future

• to be compassionate and caring to others

• to give your opinion without being asked

• to instigate or stir up trouble

When my mom raised her voice, it _______________ me into action and I quickly completed my homework and chores.

• demurred

• galvanized

• opined

• fomented

What does ignominious mean?

• something very large and out of proportion

• deserving public notice or praise

• something that can ignite or catch fire quickly

• deserving public shame or disgrace

Michael was _________ when he yelled at the teacher, threw his book on the floor, and then complained when he was kicked out of class.

• imprudent

• analogous

• egregious

• opinionated

What does opine mean?

• open and transparent

• to hold and express an opinon

• to stir up trouble

• to raise doubts or show objections