E3 Unit 1 Vocabulary Quiz

At first, a ___ may do well in the city using charm alone, but charm, like novelty; wears thin.

• approbation
• assuage
• coalition
• decadence
• elicit

My broad hint that I had paid for the lessons myself brought smiles of ___ from all the judges at the piano recital.

• approbation
• assuage
• coalition
• decadence
• elicit

The wilted handclasp and the fast-melting smile mark the ___ refugee from too many parties.

• approbation
• assuage
• coalition
• decadence
• elicit

She hesitated to offer her opinion, fearing that they would take ___ at her criticism.

• approbation
• assuage
• coalition
• decadence
• elicit

The various community organizations formed a ___ to lobby against parking laws.

• approbation
• assuage
• coalition
• decadence
• elicit

The Great Gatsby tells a universal story without being marred by ____ prose.

• approbation
• assuage
• coalition
• decadence
• elicit

An overworked parent may be unlikely to indulge the complaints of a ___ child.

• approbation
• assuage
• coalition
• decadence
• elicit

My attempt to ___ information over the phone was met with a barrage of irrelevant recordings.

• approbation
• assuage
• coalition
• decadence
• elicit

Those lacking the facts or afraid of reprisals often tarnish an enemy's reputation by use of ___.

• approbation
• assuage
• coalition
• decadence
• elicit

Some skilled actors can ___ emotions they might never have felt in life.

• approbation
• assuage
• coalition
• decadence
• elicit