vocab practice 1

Question 1

a question, especially one expressing doubt or requesting information.

Accepted Answer

query

Question 2

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements

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complacent (самодовольный)

Question 3

involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong.

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complicit

Question 4

willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest.

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complaisant (услыжливый)

Question 5

a short description of a book, film, or other product written for promotional purposes.

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blurb

Question 6

make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound

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blare

Question 7

make a short, low sound (a hen)

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cluck

Question 8

poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object.

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prod

Question 9

1.provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or reaction; 2. drive (an animal) with a spiked stick.

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goad

Question 10

go or move back or further away from a previous position

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recede

Question 11

subdue (someone or something) by force.

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repress

Question 12

overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person).

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subdue

Question 13

praiseworthy

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commendable

Question 14

the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency.

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validity

Question 15

the quality of being clear, logical, and convincing; lucidity.

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cogency

Question 16

a person's honesty and sincerity of intention.

Accepted Answer

bona fides

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