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Mrs Hull vocab - 5
Question/Definition | Answer |
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an informal exchange or presentation of thoughts or feelings | conversational |
The boy told the girl quite ____________ that he thought she looked pretty, as if he does this everyday. | conversationally |
characterized by a watchful and careful consideration of all potential consequences; cautious and sensible | prudent |
The __________ girl told her friend what she thought of the dress cautiously, careful not to hurt her feelings. | prudent |
taking time to think carefully about things; thoughtful | reflective |
The ____________ girl thought about the last week carefully, trying to figure out why her friend was mad at her. | reflective |
looking at issues in a detached and impartial manner | objective |
Judges should be _________________ when deciding if the person is guilty. | objective |
the quality of being calm and restrained; unhurried and deliberate | measured |
Despite being told to do 50 things at once, the girl remained _____________. | measured |
a person who is devoted to seeking sensual pleasure | hedonist |
a person who is depraved, unprincipled, and wicked | reprobate |
The Wicked Witch of the West is a _____________. | reprobate |
While on vacation, Jane decided to live the life of a ______________ and spent her days searching for pleasure. | hedonist |
a person who intrudes where he or she is not wanted; an uninvited guest | interloper |
The ____________ got fined for trespassing where he was not wanted. | interloper |
a person who is a devoted fan or follower of someone famous | acolyte |
Ainsley is an ___________ of One Direction. She goes to every concert she can. | acolyte |
a person who attacks cherished ideas, traditions, and institutions | iconoclast |
The Grinch is an _______________ because he tried to ruin Christmas. | iconoclast |
a person who acts as a wise and trusted advisor | mentor |
My ____________helped me figure out the job. | mentor |
a person who helps people or institutions | benefactor |
The ______________ gave the university money to keep it open. | benefactor |
a person who creates new inventions, ideas, or ways of doing things | innovator |
The _______________ figured out a new, safer way to do the surgery. | innovator |
a person who fights for a cause, idea, or movement; a champion | proponent |
Rosa Parks was a ______________ for African American rights. | proponent |
a person who is renowned for his or her wisdom and sagacity | sage |
The ________ is often gone to for advice since he is so wise. | sage |
a person who gives money or gifts to charities; a wealthy person with a generous nature and concern for human welfare | philanthropist |
The ________________ is a kind, generous person who donates money to the organization every year. | philanthropist |
a person who distrusts and is contemptuous of other people; misanthropy; is a general hatred of humankind | misanthrope |
The ________________ does not have many friends. He does not seem to like many other people. | misanthrope |
a person who, through study and interest, has a fine appreciation for something | connoisseur |
The ______________ has an appreciation for art. | connoisseur |
a person who is new at an occupation or task; a beginner; a novice | neophyte |
The young ______________ was just starting to learn how to play chess. | neophyte |
an amateur who "dilly-dallies" or engages in activity without serious intentions; a dabbler | dilettante |
The ______________ started playing chess, though he had no interest in really trying at it. | dilettante |