Question

The master cat I swear if you say sorry idk I will just stop asking and I will fail this assignment so, please stop. Anyone else please match the word thank you only 20 points because of mastercat.

Column A

1. innuendo

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

Step-by-step explanation:

1. innuendo: A roundabout and often spiteful reference to someone or something not named; and insinuation

2. acrimonious: Bitter or ill-natured in language or tone

3. impugn: To criticize by argumentation; oppose as false or worthless

4. disparage: To speak of as unimportant or inferior; belittle

5. invective: Insulting words used to attack; violent denunciation or abuse

6. reprove: To scold or correct with kindly intent; express disapproval of

7. harass: To irritate or torment persistently; carry out repeated attacks

8. chastise: To punish for wrongdoing; criticize severely

9. derogatory: Detracting from the character or standing; expressive of a low opinion

10. vilify: To utter slanderous and abusive statements against; defame