Dave's Choice Words: Exercise

Dave's Choice Words #10

Instructions:

  • Find the best fit for the five words below and enter their numbers in the boxes. When finished, click the "SUBMIT MY ANSWERS" button to see how well you did.
  • Need help with a word? Use the Merriam-Webster Dictionary at the bottom of the page. The definition should open in a new window. Close the window to return to Dave's Choice Words.
  • Send comments and corrections to Dave Fisco.

  1. adulatory
  2. armamentarium
  3. ideologue
  4. louche
  5. vainglorious

If the nineteenth century of criminal investigation had been what it is today, someone from Scotland Yard would have captured Jack the Ripper.

Initially the plan appeared viable, but we came to realize it had been developed by an . As we tried to put the plan into action, we learned how impractical it was.

After winning the Pulitzer Prize, the writer said, "I'm not surprised I'm the winner. Not since Shakespeare has the world seen anyone with my command of the English language!"

Should we cover the breasts of statues that some consider ?

After class, the professor confronted her sycophantic student. The professor said, "Your gestures towards me are amusing, but remember that such behavior won't get you a better grade."

 

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