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P&P Vocab

Authored by Elizabeth Rauscher

English

9th - 12th Grade

Used 6+ times

P&P Vocab
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25 questions

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1.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following terms with their definitions

a quick and cheerful response

abominate

agree to a demand

alacrity

behavior or speech that is artificial

accede

to detest or loath

affectation

friendly, good-natured

affable

2.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following terms with their definitions

wary of taking risks

circumspect

being brought to an end

candour

enthusiastic or passionate

ardent

open and honest in expression

cessation

severe disapproval

censure

3.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following terms with their definitions

intended to placate or pacify

cordial

do something considered beneath someone

contrive

patronizing superiority

conciliatory

warm and friendly

condescension

create by skill

deign

4.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following terms with their definitions

talking or writing in a heartfelt way

elude

deceive or trick

diffidence

slow to act

effusions

modesty or shyness

dupe

escape in a cunning way

dilatory

5.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following terms with their definitions

not showing proper respect; rude

haughty

unoriginal or overused

hackneyed

arrogantly disdainful

impertinent

with speed and efficiency

expeditiously

very attentive to details

fastidious

6.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following terms with their definitions

insulting, abusive language

invectives

grossly unfair and morally wrong

ingenious

rash, no thought to consequences

imprudent

clever, original

iniquitous

disdainful pride

hauteur

7.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following terms with their definitions

a bow or a curtsy

obeisance

using very few words

laudable

asserting authority in an annoying way

officious

relating to money

pecuniary

deserving praise

laconic

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