Vocab 13 Q's
(Syn.) an abstruse explanation of the process
Arcane
Cognizant is best defined as
Aware
For the most part, what organizational structure does the author use in this passage?
Chronological order
(Ant.) an affront to those who served
Compliment
The center of attraction, attention, or interest
Cynosure
As soon as the famous movie star walked into my shop, she became ___ of all eyes. Customers stopped what they were doing to stare as her as if ___ by the spell of her celebrity
Cynosure....mesmerized
To condescend
Deign
(Syn.) hoax
Canard
Facade most nearly means
Mask
(Ant.) the putative founder of the set
Remarkable
The primary purpose of the passage is to
Survey the highlights of Fitzgerald's life and career
(Ant.) decorous apparel
Unbecoming
As a drama critic, Cecil had a reputation for ____ reviews, finding fault w the most trivial shortcomings of a production and seldom offering praise for a performance's strong points
Captious
At the demonstration in front of company headquarters, the protester who ___ to address the media described the layoffs as a hurtful ___ to employee loyalty
Deigned....affront
Penicillin, called the "wonder drug" when it was discovered in 1941 by Alexander Fleming, has long since proved its ________ in treating infections that are resistant to sulfa drugs and their derivatives
Efficacy
(Syn.) an ethereal atmosphere
Celestial
(Ant.) a truly incongruous pair
Compatible
If you had listened to my warnings in the first place, there would be no need for you to feel ___ now
Contrite
Engendered means
Generated
In paragraph 2, it may be inferred that when Scott was courting Zelda, her values were
Materialistic
The first time Helena saw the ballet Swan Lake, the enchanting music, colorful sets, and graceful movements of the dancers ____ her
Mesmerized
(Syn.) the contrite prisoner
Rueful
(Syn.) their shameless machinations
Schemes