Vocab (Group 17)
1 |
modest |
quiet or humble in manner or appearance |
Although Mr. Phillips is well-off financially, he lives in a modest, simple home. |
2 |
propriety |
appropriateness of behavior |
Anyone who blows his nose on the tablecloth has no sense of propriety. |
3 |
prudent |
exercising good judgment or common sense |
It wouldn’t be prudent to act until you’ve considered every possible outcome. |
4 |
serene |
calm |
The quiet seaside resort provided a much-needed vacation in a serene locale. |
5 |
staid |
unemotional; serious |
Mr. Carver had such a staid demeanor that he remained calm while everyone else celebrated the team’s amazing victory. |
6 |
stoic |
indifferent to pleasure or pain; impassive |
Not one to complain, Jason was stoic in accepting his punishment. |
7 |
condemn |
to express strong disapproval of; denounce |
Homer Simpson condemned Mayor Quimby for allowing the schoolchildren to drink spoiled milk; he was outraged and let the mayor know it. |
8 |
discredit |
to cause to be doubted |
The claim that pi is exactly equal to 3 can be discredited simply by careful measurement. |
Instructions for the Quiz
Answer the questions.
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