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Etiquette Vocab

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  • Answer 36 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A small - often unimportant detail; a fine detail.






2. A command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action






3. Experienced in or inclined to war






4. Having a huge appetite






5. Very cultured or polite






6. A state of deep distress or misery caused by major misfortune or loss






7. Warm and friendly.






8. A man who acts with deliberate disregard for another's feelings or rights






9. Marked by moderation as keeping or held within limits






10. Marked by or disposed to doing good






11. Very flowery in style






12. Existing or being everywhere at the same time






13. Sophisticated; smoothly agreeable and polite.






14. A calm manner indicating self-respect and worthiness.






15. To change a situation or change the order of things so that it becomes the opposite






16. Very polite or cultured.






17. To alter by acculturation; acclimated - adapted to a culture






18. A person who is rather smart






19. Annoying; irritating.






20. To speak to someone






21. Open and welcoming to guests.






22. Annoying






23. Evenness of mind especially under stress






24. Marked by lack of steadfastness - constancy - or stability






25. Make false and damaging statements about someone






26. To impair the quality or effect of






27. A person responsible for receiving payments for goods and services (as in a shop or restaurant)






28. The ability to speak or act without offending others.






29. Limit something that prevents people from doing what they want to do






30. Welcoming to guests






31. A condition of disorientation affecting someone who is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture or way of life or set of attitudes






32. Rough and short in manner or speech; abrupt.






33. An energetic attempt to achieve something






34. Something that conduces to comfort - convenience - or enjoyment






35. Capable of being understood in two or more possible senses or ways






36. The quality of being proper - appropriateness.