Sadlier Unit 6 Vocab

What is the definition of "asperion"?

• A position requiring little or no work

• A damaging or derogatory statement

• Abrupt, blunt, with no formalities

• To plan with ingenuity

Which word means "abrupt, blunt, with no formalities"?

• Brusque

• Ennui

• Immutable

• Sinecure

What does "castigate" mean?

• To go beyond a limit or boundary

• To punish severely; to criticize severely

• Weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation

• Performed or experienced by one person in place of another

Which word is defined as "to plan with ingenuity; to bring about through a plan"?

• Contrive

• Insurgent

• Vicarious

• Immutable

What is the meaning of "ennui"?

• Not subject to change

• Weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation

• Rising in revolt

• To sin, violate a law

Which word means "not subject to change, constant"?

• Immutable

• Sinecure

• Transgress

• Asperion

What does "insurgent" refer to?

• A position requiring little or no work

• One who rebels or rises against authority

• To punish severely

• Performed by one person in place of another

Which word is defined as "a position requiring little or no work; an easy job"?

• Sinecure

• Ennui

• Contrive

• Vicarious

What is the definition of "transgress"?

• To plan with ingenuity

• To go beyond a limit or boundary; to sin, violate a law

• Abrupt, blunt, with no formalities

• A damaging or derogatory statement

Which word means "performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another"?

• Vicarious

• Immutable

• Insurgent

• Castigate