Day 33-1

Fill in the blank to complete the following definition:

acerbic: sharp and ..................., esp. in speech or .................... style

Choose the definition that matches the bold word in the following sentence:

The acrimonious debate in parliament led to heated exchanges and personal attacks between the rival parties.

• a system of ranking people according to their status or authority

• the original model or idea on which everything of that kind is based

• an exchange or transfer of goods, services, or funds between parties

• sharp and direct, esp. in speech or speaking style

Fill in the word that matches the following definition:

to make a problem or situation worse

Fill in the blank to complete the following definition:

enact: to make a ...................

Fill in the blank to complete the following definition:

transaction: an ................... or transfer of goods, services, or funds between ................

Fill in the blank to complete the following definition:

proactive: taking action to ..................... something from happening before it ...................

Fill in the definition of the bold word in the following sentence:

Her amiable personality made her popular among her colleagues, and she was always willing to help others.

Fill in the word that matches the following definition:

good-natured and obliging, friendly

Fill in the blank to complete the following sentence:

He became completely ....................... with the idea of space exploration after watching a documentary about the universe.

Which bold word in the following sentences matches the definition?

a person who studies humans

• Her amiable personality made her popular among her colleagues, and she was always willing to help others.

• Her whisper was barely audible from the back of the large lecture hall, making it difficult for students to hear.

• The old misanthrope lived alone in the cabin, preferring the solitude of the woods to any human interaction.

• The anthropologist spent years in remote villages studying ancient rituals and their impact on community life.