Barron's 1100 Words You Need to Know (MCQ Test + PDF) Week 9 - Day 1
NEW WORDS
- impresario [im´ prə sär´ ē ō]
“He was an egregious impresario of letters who kept a squad of writers churning out copy marketed under his signature.” C. J. Rolo, No Business Like Show Business [adapted]
- extortion [ek stôr´ shən]
“To the prince who goes forth with his army, supporting it by pillage and extortion, this open-handedness is necessary.” Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince
- adverse [ad´ vėrs]
“Illogical as it may seem, adverse criticism can be very rewarding.” S. Andhil Fineberg, “Deflating the Professional Bigot”
- asset [as´ et]
“Berkshire Hathaway is a diversified holding company with assets in manufacturing, insurance, aircraft safety training, etc.” “Warren Buffet’s Fabulous Fund,” Mutual Funds Magazine, 6/99
- bigot [big´ ət]
“For only by claiming the limelight can the bigot draw followers and an income.” S. Andhil Fineberg, “Deflating the Professional Bigot”
TODAY’S IDIOM
to spill the beans—to give away a secret
Although he was naturally reticent,* when the felon* was intimidated* by the members of the rival gang, he spilled the beans.
