Vocabulary Quizs

cadence

• the rhythmic flow of an activity, especially marching or dancing

• a type of musical instrument

• a dance style popular in the 1980s

• a term used in poetry to describe meter

stark

• severe or bare in appearance

• colorful and vibrant

• soft and gentle

• complex and intricate

sally

• to rush forward suddenly, usually from a defensive position

• to retreat from a confrontation

• to engage in a lengthy discussion

• to observe quietly from a distance

mandarin

• a type of citrus fruit

• an influential person; a member of an elite group

• a style of Chinese painting

• a language spoken in China

begrudge

• to admire someone's success

• to envy (someone) the possession or to resent another's success

• to support someone's achievements

• to ignore someone's accomplishments

declaim

• to speak in a dramatic, impassioned, or blustering manner

• to whisper softly and gently

• to argue in a calm and rational way

• to sing melodiously and harmoniously

nepotism

• the practice of hiring based on merit and qualifications

• the practice of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs

• the act of promoting diversity in the workplace

• the process of evaluating employee performance

quaff

• to drink in small sips

• to drink in large quantities; to gulp

• to taste carefully

• to spill liquid

indisposed

• slightly unwell or ill

• completely healthy

• very energetic

• in a good mood

glutinous

• like glue in texture; sticky

• smooth and slippery

• hard and brittle

• soft and fluffy