Question

Help this is due in 10 mins just match the words pls 30 points.

1. allusion

2. acrimonious

3. impugn

4. disparage

5. invective

6. reprove

7. harass

8. chastise

9. derogatory

10. vilify

Column B

a. to punish for wrongdoing; criticize severely

b. to scold or correct with kindly intent; express disapproval of

c. bitter and ill-natured in language or tone

d. detracting from the character or standing of; expressive of a low opinion

e. to criticize by argumentation; oppose as false or worthless

f. to speak of as unimportant or inferior; belittle

g. to utter slanderous and abusive statements against; defame

h. a roundabout and often spiteful reference to someone or something not named; an insinuation

i. insulting words used to attack; violent denunciation or abuse

j. to irritate or torment persistently; carry out repeated attacks

Answer 1

1. h

2. c

3. e

4. f

5. i

6. b

7. j

8. a

9. d

10. g