Chapter VI Vocabulary
Matching Exercise
| ____ demonstrative | A. Lacking order, connection, or harmony; unable to think or speak clearly or consecutively. |
| ____ convalescence | B. A showing or appearance of dignity or importance. |
| ____ pompous | C. To raise trivial objection. |
| ____ expediency | D. A deed or act that is notable. v. To use to the best advantage of; to make use of in a selfish or unethical way. |
| ____ exploit | E. The state or quality of being selfish; pertaining to or prompted by interest rather than by what is right. |
| ____ quibble | F. Serving to point out or to demonstrate; able to prove beyond any doubt; conclusive and convincing. |
| ____ incoherent | G. Gradual recovery of health and strength after a sickness. |
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demonstrative Serving to
point out or to demonstrate; able to prove beyond any doubt; conclusive and convincing.
convalescence Gradual
recovery of health and strength after a sickness.
pompous A showing or
appearance of dignity or importance.
expediency TThe
state or quality of being selfish; pertaining to or prompted by interest rather than by
what is right.
exploit A deed or act
that is notable. v. To use to the best advantage of; to make use of in a selfish or
unethical way.
quibble To raise trivial
objection.
incoherent Lacking
order, connection, or harmony; unable to think or speak clearly or consecutively.