English 11th Grade Vocabulary Flashcards
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Which word best describes someone who is excessively eager to serve or please others, often in a submissive way?
Answer: obsequious
Obsequious means excessively compliant or servile, fawning over others to gain favor.
In the sentence 'The scholar's erudite lecture impressed even the most seasoned professors,' what does 'erudite' mean?
Answer: having extensive knowledge gained from study
Erudite means having or showing great knowledge or learning, especially from reading.
A 'cogent' argument is one that is:
Answer: clear, logical, and convincing
Cogent means powerfully convincing through clear, logical reasoning.
Which sentence uses 'ephemeral' correctly?
Answer: The ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms lasts only a week.
Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time, making cherry blossoms a fitting example.
The word 'perfidious' most nearly means:
Answer: deceitful and untrustworthy
Perfidious means guilty of betrayal or deceit; treacherous.
A 'laconic' speaker is someone who:
Answer: uses very few words to express ideas
Laconic means using very few words; brief and concise in expression.
Which word is an antonym of 'venerate'?
Answer: despise
To venerate means to regard with great respect and reverence, so despise is its antonym.