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?<\/p>\n
1. a. A malapropism <\/strong>is the comical misuse of words, especially those similar in sound. Here, the speaker says, \u201cammonia\u201d instead of \u201cpneumonia.\u201d<\/p>\n 2. b. To importune <\/strong>is to ask incessantly or beg persistently.<\/p>\n 3. d. An opprobrious <\/strong>remark is one that is scornful and expresses contempt.<\/p>\n 4. a. To remonstrate<\/strong> is to say or plead in protest or objection. Remonstrate <\/strong>can also mean to scold or reprove.<\/p>\n 5. c. An effusive <\/strong>remark expresses emotions in an unrestrained or excessive way.<\/p>\n 6. a. A derisive <\/strong>comment expresses scorn and ridicules or mocks something or someone.<\/p>\n 7. b. A solecism <\/strong>is a mistake in the use of language or a violation of good manners or etiquette.<\/p>\n 8. a. A sententious <\/strong>reply is one that is full of maxims and proverbs offered in a self-righteous manner. Sententious <\/strong>can also mean expressing oneself tersely.<\/p>\n 9. b. An oxymoron <\/strong>is a figure of speech containing a seemingly contradictory combination of words. Authentic reproduction and new classic are oxymorons<\/strong>.<\/p>\n 10. c. To gainsay<\/strong> is to deny, contradict, or declare false; to oppose.<\/p>\n Did you get your answers right? I’m sure you did!<\/p>\n See you next time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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, \u201cammonia\u201d instead of \u201cpneumonia.\u201d 2. b. To importune is to ask incessantly or beg persistently…<\/p>\n