Vocabulary Week 2

What does the word 'inimical' mean?

• hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
• tending to obstruct or cause harm
• appropriate to a purpose
• unnecessary and unwarranted

What does the word 'levity' mean?

• moving in an uncontrolled, irregular, or unpredictable way
• most unfortunate or miserable
• a manner lacking seriousness
• unnecessary and unwarranted

What does the word 'peremptory' mean?

• constituting a separate entity or part
• unnecessary and unwarranted
• use to one's advantage
• not allowing contradiction or refusal

What does the word 'poignant' mean?

• lasting a very short time
• arousing powerful emotions, especially pity or sadness
• moving in an uncontrolled, irregular, or unpredictable way
• most unfortunate or miserable

What does the word 'purport' mean?

• hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
• surrender under agreed conditions
• have the often misleading appearance of being or intending
• moving in an uncontrolled, irregular, or unpredictable way

What does the word 'reticent' mean?

• appropriate to a purpose
• not inclined to talk or provide information
• moving in an uncontrolled, irregular, or unpredictable way
• a courteous expression of esteem or regard

What does the word 'sinewy' mean?

• possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
• lasting a very short time
• hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
• appropriate to a purpose

What does the word 'sublime' mean?

• lasting a very short time
• surrender under agreed conditions
• inspiring awe
• moving in an uncontrolled, irregular, or unpredictable way

What does the word 'tenuous' mean?

• a courteous expression of esteem or regard
• constituting a separate entity or part
• unnecessary and unwarranted
• weak or unstable

What does the word 'venerable' mean?

• appropriate to a purpose
• unnecessary and unwarranted
• constituting a separate entity or part
• impressive by reason of age