English Quiz (Part 185)

'tempo' Meaning

• the speed at which an event happens; the speed at which a piece of music is played; the speed of a movement or activity; Tempo is also the speed at which music is played, sometimes written as a number at the beginning of a piece

• the quality of being smooth, relaxed, and attractive; the quality of being polite and pleasant

• having an effect that is opposite to the one intended or wanted; having an effect that is the opposite of what you intend or desire; having an opposite effect to the one that was wanted, and therefore harmful

'counterproductive' Meaning

• the quality of being smooth, relaxed, and attractive; the quality of being polite and pleasant

• the speed at which an event happens; the speed at which a piece of music is played; the speed of a movement or activity; Tempo is also the speed at which music is played, sometimes written as a number at the beginning of a piece

• having an effect that is opposite to the one intended or wanted; having an effect that is the opposite of what you intend or desire; having an opposite effect to the one that was wanted, and therefore harmful

'gracefulness' Meaning

• total lack of movement or changing of position

• the quality of being smooth, relaxed, and attractive; the quality of being polite and pleasant

• having an appearance that looks important or causes admiration; noticeable because of large size, appearance, or importance

'imposing' Meaning

• total lack of movement or changing of position

• easily and continuously changing

• having an appearance that looks important or causes admiration; noticeable because of large size, appearance, or importance

'stillness' Meaning

• total lack of movement or changing of position

• having an appearance that looks important or causes admiration; noticeable because of large size, appearance, or importance

• easily and continuously changing

'protean' Meaning

• to take something quickly and keep or hold it; to take using sudden force; If the police or other officials seize something, they take possession of it with legal authority; If a strong emotion or pain seizes you, you feel it suddenly; if the government or other official authority seizes a company, they stop it from trading because of illegal activity or debts; to take advantage of something that is available

• easily and continuously changing

• the part of your character that affects your moods and the way you behave; the emotional character or state of mind of people or animals, as shown in their behavior