501 Vocabulary Questions - English-Learners

(sharon) #1

Answers



  1. a. A malapropismis the comical misuse of words, especially those
    similar in sound. Here, the speaker says, “ammonia” instead of
    “pneumonia.”

  2. b.To importuneis to ask incessantly or beg persistently.

  3. d.An opprobriousremark is one that is scornful and expresses
    contempt.

  4. a. To remonstrateis to say or plead in protest or objection.
    Remonstratecan also mean to scold orreprove.

  5. c. An effusiveremark expresses emotions in an unrestrained or
    excessive way.

  6. a. A derisivecomment expresses scorn and ridicules or mocks
    something or someone.

  7. b.A solecismis a mistake in the use of language or a violation of
    good manners or etiquette.

  8. a. A sententiousreply is one that is full of maxims and proverbs
    offered in a self-righteous manner. Sententiouscan also mean
    expressing oneself tersely.

  9. b.An oxymoronis a figure of speech containing a seemingly
    contradictory combination of words. Authentic reproductionand
    new classicare oxymorons.

  10. c. To gainsayis to deny, contradict, or declare false; to oppose.

  11. To disparageis to belittle, to speak of in a derogatory way.

  12. A harangueis a tirade; a long, scolding or bombastic speech.

  13. A censureis a rebuke or expression of strong criticism and
    disapproval.

  14. A volubleperson talks a great deal and with immense ease.

Free download pdf