Advanced Vocabulary Meanings: Paltry, Pedantic and Penchant Exercise

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1. How much will it cost to overhaul the motor? In this sentence, “overhaul” means repair thoroughly.
2. Did you mean to leave the door unlocked, or was it an oversight? In this sentence, “oversight” means careless mistake.
3. The waiter was furious at being given such a paltry tip. In this sentence, “paltry” means measly.
4. She pampers her husband like a baby. In this sentence, “pampers” means indulges.
5. Pandemonium broke out when the teacher left the room. In this sentence, “pandemonium” means bedlam.
6. The child led a cloistered life. In this sentence, “cloistered” means isolated.
7. Certain drugs cause blood to coagulate. In this sentence, “coagulate” means clot.
8. The retiring chairman received a panegyric from the new chairman. In this sentence, “panegyric” means tribute / encomium / eulogy.
9. The bedrooms were painted in pastel colors. In this sentence, “pastel” means soft and light.
10. When you ask him a question, you get a pedantic answer. In this sentence, “pedantic” means overly academic.
11. He had a penchant for rich desserts. In this sentence, “penchant” means strong liking.