Vocab 27

Question 1

Noun: a word or expression that is not generally used any more

Answer 1

Archaism

Question 2

Noun : one of a series of increases
:
You will receive annual salary/pay …… every September.

Answer 2

Increment

Question 3

Adjective: happening exactly when needed but without being planned:

e.g.
a …… opportunity

Answer 3

Providential

Question 4

Adverb: with eyes that are red or have tears in them so you cannot see clearly, because you are tired or have just woken up:

e.g.
Tom’s eyes opened ……
Carl stared ……. at the newspaper.

Answer 4

blearily

Question 5

Noun: food that is given to cows, horses, and other farm animals

Answer 5

Fodder

Question 6

Adjective: extremely unpleasant or unacceptable:
What a …….. old man!
I think rats and snakes are ………

Answer 6

Repulsive