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Vocabulary Quiz #1

Word Bank:

Thwart, Astute, Thesaurus, Jape, Exculpatory, Convivial, Longueur, Dubious, Lodestone, Pinchbeck, Umbra, Morganatic, Commensurate, Fissiparous, Quidnunc, Syncategorematic, Acerbic, Infrangible, Restive

1.      At the convention, the younger gamers japed at the low-tech graphics of the early consoles on display.

2.      Ellen and Kevin's dinner parties are always relaxed, convivial events, with good food in abundance, and wine and conversation both flowing freely.

3.      "This production has its occasional longueurs, but glorious singing and energetic choreography quickly rope us back in."

4.      I'm dubious that this plan will be successful, but I'm willing to try.

5.      At the end of the episode, the fleeing villain told the hero, "You may have thwarted me this time, but I'll be back."

            6.  Danny claims that the word "trousers" comes from the name of "inventor" Jacob Trowser, but that etymology is just pinchbeck.

7.      The drill sergeant had a thesaurus of insults, and any recruit who stepped out of line became the immediate recipient of one of his zingers.

8.      The reorganization of management can have a fissiparous effect on the rest of the company.

9.      Those who criticize Joanne for being a quidnunc are usually the first to go to her when they want to know the latest gossip.

10. Liam's speech was punctuated by his usual acerbic wit, and some people in the audience thought that his comments went too far.

            11. The witness's exculpatory testimony convinced the jury to find the defendant not guilty.

            12. "Salary commensurate with experience," the job advertisement read.

13. "In any language, there will be what are called syncategorematic words, such as prepositions and articles," explained Dr. Lewis.

14.Page explained that family is sacred to her because she believes that few things in life are more infrangible than the bonds of kinship.

15.The audience grew restive as the scholar introducing the acclaimed poet droned on and on.

            16. The old battlefield is a lodestone for history buffs, and many people travel long distances to visit it.

            17. The king's son, the child of a morganatic marriage, will never rule.

            18. The candidate made a number of astute observations about both foreign and domestic policy during the debate.

            19. During the lunar eclipse, the moon was in the umbra of the earth's shadow for about 90 minutes.

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            20. Never once betraying the fact that this was her first sales trip, Rachel delivered the product presentation with the aplomb of a veteran.

            21. Hallie couldn't wait to escape the miasma of petty rivalry that had enveloped the team and stifled her growth as a player.

            22. Scott's breathing problems have improved markedly since he left the city and moved to a place with a more salubrious climate.