Barron's 1100 Words You Need to Know (MCQ Test + PDF) Week 28 - Day 3
NEW WORDS
- sedate [si dāt´]
“Few public places maintain a sedate atmosphere equal to the majestic chambers of the Supreme Court.” Milton Konvitz, editor, Bill of Rights Reader
- equanimity [ē´ kwə nim´ ə tē]
“We have to call upon our whole people to stand up with equanimity to the fire of the enemy.” Winston Churchill, speech, 1942
- compatible [kəm pat´ ə bəl]
“The policies of the party are not compatible with his conservative beliefs.” U.S. News and World Report, 8/25/99
- serenity [sə ren´ ə tē]
“At the top, they planted the crucifix and gathered round, moved by the serenity.” Sontag Orme, “Solemnity and Flash in the Land of Jesus,” New York Times, 1/1/00
- revere [ri vir´]
“Paul McCartney and other celebrities who yet revere the name of rock-and-roll great Buddy Holly will host a tribute to him at the Roseland Ballroom.” Letta Taylor, “Tribute to Buddy,” Newsday, 9/3/99
TODAY’S IDIOM
a feather in one’s cap—something to be proud of
If she could get the movie star’s autograph, she knew it would be a feather in her cap.
