Question

8) match the words with the meanings, based on the context of the selection.

something that indicates a bad or evil event


comfort or solace in the midst of trouble


disrespectful; rude


irritable; easily provoked to anger


lessening; reducing


surrounding area

Choices:

omen
impertinent
consolation
irascible
abatement
vicinity

Answer 1

omen - something that indicates a bad or evil event

consolation - comfort or solace in the midst of trouble

impertinent - disrespectful; rude

irascible - irritable; easily provoked to anger

abatement - lessening; reducing

vicinity - surrounding area