ENG 1 Weeks 15 & 16 Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word "pretentious" in the following sentence? "The pretentious art critic dismissed the popular painting as too simplistic."

• Humble

• Showy

• Generous

• Honest

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "prosaic" in the sentence: "The prosaic speech failed to inspire the audience."

• Exciting

• Ordinary

• Poetic

• Complex

Which word best describes a "provocative" statement?

• Boring

• Stimulating

• Predictable

• Calm

In the context of decision-making, what does "prudent" mean?

• Reckless

• Wise

• Impulsive

• Careless

What distinguishes the tone of "querulous" from "complaining"?

• Querulous suggests a more irritable tone.

• Complaining is more formal than querulous.

• Querulous is less emotional than complaining.

• Complaining is more persistent than querulous.

What is the meaning of "rancorous" in the context of a long-standing feud?

• Friendly

• Bitter & Hateful

• Joyful

• Indifferent

Determine the meaning of "reclusive" in the sentence: "The reclusive author rarely made public appearances."

• Sociable

• Isolated

• Outgoing

• Talkative

What does "reconciliation" mean in the context of resolving a conflict?

• Disagreement

• Harmony

• Argument

• Separation

Analyze the nuances between "redundant" and "unnecessary." Which statement is true?

• Redundant implies repetition, while unnecessary means not needed.

• Unnecessary is more formal than redundant.

• Redundant is less formal than unnecessary.

• Unnecessary implies repetition, while redundant means not needed.

What is the meaning of "relevant" in the context of a discussion?

• Irrelevant

• Pertinent

• Unrelated

• Trivial