Week3 Day 4

Question 1

Euphemism

Answer 1

A less offensive term;

The word “expired” is a euphemism for “died”.

Question 2

Mundane

Answer 2

Wordly;

The philosopher dealt with spiritual things. Ignoring the mundane ones.

Question 3

Incongruous

Answer 3

Inappropriate;

The play was so incongruous that it seemed to be the work of several authors.

Question 4

Condolence

Answer 4

Pity;

When my neighbor’s dog was run over, we sent a condolence card.

Question 5

Stipulate

Answer 5

To specify a condition;

We repudiated the contract because it did not stipulate a cost of living bonus.

Question 6

Up In Smoke

Answer 6

To come to no practical result (kindling smokes but it will not light a fire);
The mayor’s plans to get the gubernational nomination went up in smoke when he couldn’t end the costly strike.