Barron's 1100 Words You Need to Know (MCQ Test + PDF) Week 4 - Day 2
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NEW WORDS
- pugnacious [pug nā´ shəs]
“Two pugnacious guard dogs in the railyard eliminated the nightly vandalism in a hurry.” Lewis Tumulty, “Civic Pride”
- promulgate [prom´ əl gāt]
“The rules and regulations are promulgated for the guidance of administrative employees, bureau heads, and supervisors.” “Rules and Regulations for Administrative Employees,” NYC Board of Education
- brash [brash]
“Baker’s brash manner quickly antagonized the other warehouse workers.” Seymour Broock, Labor Meets Its Match
- scoff [skof]
“No one was injured except the woman who had scoffed at the belief.” Leonard Fineberg, “Fire Walking in Ceylon”
- belittle [bi lit´ l]
“To say this is not to belittle subject matter, which is clearly essential to any proper education.” William H. Kilpatrick, “Progressive Education”
TODAY’S IDIOM
- feeling no pain—drunk
Although the party had just begun, after his first drink he was feeling no pain.
