Vocabulary Test 14
Use the words in the following sentences.
- perpetrate
- consummate
- subterfuge
- concoct
- fallacious
1. Because the inspector had given only cursory attention to the reports, I surmised that his conclusion would be ______________.
2. Clarence Darrow, the famous and controversial lawyer, gave ______________ attention to the preparation of every case.
3. It was necessary for the interloper to ________________ a convincing story in order to gain access to the exhibit.
4. In order to ______________the swindle, the jaunty confidence man adopted an amorous approach toward the wealthy widow.
5. The experienced teacher realized that Ricky's stomach ache was merely a ______________ to keep him from taking the French test.
Definitions: Match the words with their meanings.
6. perpetrate _________
7. consummate _____________
8. subterfuge _______________
9. concoct _____________
10. fallacious ___________
a. devise
b. complete, of the highest degree
c. commit
d. ruse, trick
e. misleading
답 힌트:
- perpetrate: 저지르다, 범하다, 함부로 하다
- consummate: 완성하다, 완전한, 뛰어난
- subterfuge: 핑계, 구실, 기피, 속임수를 쓰다
- concoct: 섞어서 만들다, 만들어내다, 혼합하여 만들다
- fallacious: 허위의, 불합리한, 논리적으로 옳지 않은
답:
1. fallacious
2. consummate
3. concoct
4. perpetrate
5. subterfuge
6. c
7. b
8. d
9. a
10. e
출처: 1100 words you need to know by Murray Bromberg, Melvin Gordon, Barrons Educational Series, Inc 1987