Question

Match the words on the left with their definitions on the right. You may use a dictionary. 1. buoyant 2. euphoric 3. jubilant 4. rapturous 5. untroubled 6. cajole 7. harangue 8. quibble 9. whine 10. rant a. in a state of great happiness b. having a feeling of great happiness and excitement c. calm and tranquil d. feeling or expressing great joy e. happy and confident f. to talk bombastically g. to evade the truth or the point at issue by arguing over trifles h. to express oneself at considerable length i. to talk coaxingly and flatteringly j. to complain in a childish, fretful manner and in a nasal tone

Answer 1

1. e

2. b

3. d

4. a

5. c

6. i

7. h

8. g

9. j

10. f

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

1. Buoyant-E. Happy and confident.
2. Euphoric-A. In a state of great happiness.
3. Jubilant-B. Having a feeling of great happiness and excitement.
4. Rapturous-D. Feeling or expressing great joy.
5. Untroubled-C. Calm and tranquil.
6. Cajole-I. To talk coaxingly and flatteringly.
7. Harangue-H. To express oneself at considerable length.
8. Quibble-G. To evade the truth or point at issue by arguing over trifles
9. Whine-J. To complain in a childish, fretful manner and in a nasal tone.
10. Rant-F. To talk bombastically.

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