Vocabulary. Unit 5-2
ungainly
(adj.) clumsy, awkward; unwieldy She was rather large and ...
exasperate
(v.) to irritate, annoy, or anger
slain
He was found ... in an alley two blocks from his apartment.
tart
Her ... reply left us shocked at her insolent behaviour.
acid
I have often felt hurt by her ... humour.
biting
I'm sure that his ... remarks and sarcasm were a result of your own hostile behaviour towards him.
harsh
It has often been found that ... punishment in many cases proves to be detrimental rather than beneficial.
caustic
It is sometimes very difficult to appreciate his ... wit.
cutting
Josh's ... irony is just a means of making him feel superior.
harsh remarks
She was often reduced to tears by her tutor's ...
virtual
She's the ... head of the company.
slew
St George ... the dragon.
subjugated
The native population was ... and exploited. Her own needs had been ... to (=not considered as important as) the needs of her family.
sour
The professor, weary and increasingly ... in mood, walked into the auditorium.
superseded
Their map has since been ... by photographic atlases. In current pedagogic fashion, behaviourist practices have been largely ... by cognitive and communicative perspectives on learning.
bitter
There was little protection against the ... wind.
unfailing
always able to supply more; inexhaustible Her ... courage inspired us all.
regretful
feeling or showing regret He was neither happy nor ... about what happened.
virtuous
having excellent morals; righteous She's a ... young woman.
ineptitude
incompetence ... of his remark exasperated everybody present.
frivolity
lack of seriousness Due to ... of her remark it can't be taken seriously.
perennial
lasting for a long time Daffodils are ... plants.
regrettable
making you feel sad and sorry about something His behaviour at the party was most ...
perpetual
never ending or changing He lives in ... fear of being discovered.
deferral
putting back ... of their payment was due to lack of funds.
stringent
strict The job advertisement listed many ... requirements.
stinging
sudden, burning pain Dr Forwell made a ... attack on government policy.
utilisation
the act of using , to use something in an effective way The efficient ... of time is an important skill to learn.
propriety
the quality of behaving in a proper manner; obeying rules and customs Mary behaves with perfect ... .
relishes
to enjoy The truth is that he ... the challenge of competition.
cherishes
to feel or show affection toward something He ... his rare collection of old coins.
enslaved
to force a person to work for no money without the freedom to leave She seemed ... by hatred.
slay (slew, slain)
to kill violently
utility
usefulness Demonstrations allow customers to get an immediate idea of a product's ... .
wary
watchful, alert He's been ... of dogs since he was bitten.
property
Don't touch these tools! They're not your ...
bitter disappointment
Failing their senior class was a ... for many students.
