So, I’m sure you learned a lot from yesterday’s advanced vocabuary test, didn’t you? Let’s check out the answers, shall we?

1. a. A malapropism is the comical misuse of words, especially those similar in sound. Here, the speaker says, “ammonia” instead of “pneumonia.”

2. b. To importune is to ask incessantly or beg persistently.

3. d. An opprobrious remark is one that is scornful and expresses contempt.

4. a. To remonstrate is to say or plead in protest or objection. Remonstrate can also mean to scold or reprove.

5. c. An effusive remark expresses emotions in an unrestrained or excessive way.

6. a. A derisive comment expresses scorn and ridicules or mocks something or someone.

7. b. A solecism is a mistake in the use of language or a violation of good manners or etiquette.

8. a. A sententious reply is one that is full of maxims and proverbs offered in a self-righteous manner. Sententious can also mean expressing oneself tersely.

9. b. An oxymoron is a figure of speech containing a seemingly contradictory combination of words. Authentic reproduction and new classic are oxymorons.

10. c. To gainsay is to deny, contradict, or declare false; to oppose.

Did you get your answers right? I’m sure you did!

See you next time!