WorksheetsELA 4 Vocabulary Lesson 3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
perfectionist; person who insists things be exactly right
maudlin
parapet
maverick
stickler
arousing disgust or scorn
maudlin
scurvy
maverick
stickler
using or given to coarsely abusive; vulgar
scurrilous
scurvy
maudlin
stickler
the state of being proper, appropriateness; standards of what is proper or socially acceptable
stickler
maudlin
propriety
maverick
an often intense natural inclination or preference
propensity
parapet
maudlin
scurvy
a wall, rampart, or elevation of earth or stone to protect soldiers; a low wall or railing
(a)
an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party
(a)
weakly and effusively sentimental
(a)
to lessen in intensity
(a)
careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences
(a)
a loud and continuous noise
clamor
detrude
deviate
euphemism
to force down or thrust away or out
clamor
detrude
deviate
euphemism
to stray away from an established course or norm
clamor
euphony
deviate
euphemism
the substitution of an inoffensive expression for one that may offend
euphemism
euphony
guffaw
guile
pleasing or sweet sound
guffaw
guile
intermittent
euphony
a loud, boisterous burst of laughter
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deceit; trickery
(a)
(a) coming and going at intervals; not continuous
(a) one that intrudes in a place or sphere of activity
(a) a display of skill or adroitness
