Vocabulary Power Plus Level 6 Lesson 20

What is the definition of 'aberration'?

• A form of transportation

• A type of fruit

• A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.

• A musical instrument

Provide a synonym for 'acumen'.

• keenness

• clumsiness

• shrewdness

• intelligence

In what context would you use the word 'cogent'?

• Describing a messy room

• Referring to a type of food

• Using it to describe a loud noise

• Presenting a clear, logical, and convincing argument or point

Explain the meaning of 'disparage'.

• To ignore or overlook someone or something.

• To imitate or mimic someone or something.

• To praise or commend someone or something highly.

• To belittle or speak of someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect or approval.

Give an antonym for 'exacerbate'.

• alleviate

• mitigate

• worsen

• ameliorate

How would you use the word 'fortuitous' in a sentence?

• I had a fortuitous time at the beach yesterday.

• It was fortuitous that I found my lost wallet just before my flight.

• Fortuitous is a type of flower.

• The fortuitous cat meowed loudly all night.

Define 'incontrovertible'.

• ambiguous

• questionable

• open to dispute

• impossible to dispute or question

What is a synonym for 'laudable'?

• admirable

• commendable

• praiseworthy

• despicable

When would you describe something as 'mollify'?

• When you want to intensify someone's anger or anxiety.

• When you want to confuse someone further.

• When you want to soothe or calm someone's anger or anxiety.

• When you want to ignore someone's feelings.

Provide an antonym for 'obsequious'.

• compliant

• timid

• submissive

• assertive