Eng 3 Vocab 3

What is the meaning of the word 'acrid'?

• Sweet and pleasant

• Strong and sharp

• Soft and gentle

• Bitter and sour

Which word means 'to make better'?

• Acrid

• Ameliorate

• Auspicious

• Brazen

What does the word 'auspicious' indicate?

• Unfavorable circumstances

• Bad luck

• Favorable circumstances and good luck

• Neutral situation

Which word describes someone who is unrestrained by convention or decency?

• Circumspect

• Dearth

• Disparage

• Brazen

What does it mean to be circumspect?

• Careful to consider potential consequences and avoid risk

• Insufficient quantity or number

• Express a negative opinion of

• Pertaining to a code of beliefs accepted as authoritative

What does the word 'dearth' mean?

• Strong and sharp

• To make better

• Insufficient quantity or number

• Indicating favorable circumstances and good luck

What does it mean to 'disparage' someone?

• To make better

• To express a negative opinion of

• To indicate favorable circumstances and good luck

• To be careful to consider potential consequences and avoid risk

Which word pertains to a code of beliefs accepted as authoritative?

• Empirical

• Fastidious

• Dogmatic

• Circumspect

What does the word 'empirical' mean?

• Derived from experiment and observation rather than theory

• Giving careful attention to detail

• Insufficient quantity or number

• Unrestrained by convention or decency

How would you describe someone who gives careful attention to detail?

• Acrid

• Ameliorate

• Fastidious

• Brazen