SPELLING POST TEST #2 - TERM 1 G9

onomatopoeia

The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it

melancholy

Depression of spirits or a pensive mood

sinew

Solid resilient strength or the ability or exert effort for the accomplishment of a task; tendon

sentient

Capable of sensing or feeling; conscious of or responsive to the sensations of feeling

pastiche

A literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work

languor

Weakness or weariness of body or mind; listless indolence or inertia

visage

The face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal

abhor

To regard with extreme repugnance, to feel hatred or loathing for, to loathe

obstreperous

Marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness; stubbornly resistant to control

gadabout

A person who flits, or moves about quickly or abruptly, in social activity

impugn

To attack or oppose something as false or lacking integrity

incandescent

White or glowing; figuratively something impressive or simply happy and lively

extemporaneous

Made up or done without special preparation, usually used to describe public speaking

melee

A confused fight, struggle, or scuffle usually involving hand-to-hand combat

svelte

Slender or thin in an attractive or graceful way; sleek, such as a vehicle or article of clothing

brusque

Talking or behaving in a very direct, brief, and unfriendly way; short and abrupt, usually referring to speech

zhuzh

To improve its flavor or appearance by way of small improvement, adjustment, or addition

espionage

The practice of spying or using spies to obtain information, often about plans or activities of a government or company

notoriety

The state of being famous or well-known for some bad quality or deed

herculean

relating to characteristic of Hercules; of extraordinary power, extent, intensity, or difficulty