Question

synonyms
choose the word or form of the word from this unit that is the same or most nearly the same in
meaning as the boldface word or expression in the phrase. enter that word in the space
provided. use a dictionary if necessary.

1. expostulate with the cashier about the charges
2. academic study of the topic
3. answer with an unreadable smile
4. the prototype of all future films
5. a tawdry appearance
6. tried to calm the petulant customer

Explanation:

1. "Expostulate" means to reason earnestly with someone, and "remonstrate" has a similar meaning.
2. "Academic study" implies erudition (scholarly knowledge).
3. "Unreadable" in the context of a smile can be replaced with "inscrutable" (mysterious, hard to understand).
4. "Prototype" is similar to "archetype" (original model).
5. "Tawdry" (cheap and showy) is close in meaning to "sleazy".
6. "Petulant" (bad - tempered, irritable) can be related to "querulous" (complaining, peevish).

Answer:

1. remonstrate
2. erudite
3. inscrutable
4. archetype
5. sleazy
6. querulous