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QUIZ WA 11
| Word in Context | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Connoisseurs of art | are experts with refined taste |
| Plausible explanations | are likely to be believed |
| Visceral reactions | are instinctive or “gut” reactions |
| Jingoistic speech | is intended to stir up patriotic feelings |
| A convivial atmosphere | is sociable and friendly |
| Churlish behavior | is rude |
| To underscore a point | is to emphasize the point |
| A stringent law | is very strict |
| To assuage thirst | makes it less |
| To jettison baggage | is to throw it away |
| An inherent flaw | is inbuilt or innate |
| A torrid climate | is hot and humid |
| A dispassionate attitude | is unbiased and calm |
| A judicious biography | is a fair account |
| A succulent fruit | is juicy |
| Effusive greetings | are “gushing” and excessive |
| A multifaceted problem | has many sides or aspects |