Word Power ANSWERS

1. stiletto

(A) high heel.

Mariah sprained an ankle when her stiletto broke.

2. knockoff

(B) imitation.

This may look like a Gucci handbag, but it’s a knockoff I bought for 20 bucks!

3. dapper

(C) stylish.

Jin cut a dapper figure in his gray pin-striped suit.

4. anorak

(A) hooded

“Does the dog jacket. need a sweater, a rain bonnet, and an anorak?” Paolo asked.

5. houndstooth (C)

“Should checked pattern.

I go with the houndstooth or the classic plaid for my new golf pants?” Mona asked.

6. sashay

(B) strut. The models sashayed down the runway.

7. camisole

(B) sleeveless

Wearing a black top. camisole and a pink tutu, the ballerina floated onstage.

8. haberdashery (C)

The shop sells menswear. trousers, cuff links, and other haberdashery.

9. lapel

(B) jacket’s front

The senator always flap. has a flag pin on her lapel.

10. sheath

(B) closefitting

Rachel chose dress. a simple white sheath for her beach wedding.

11. haute couture (A)

Al’s idea of high fashion. haute couture is a clean T-shirt and jeans without holes.

12. beanie

(B) knit cap. Jess sports her trademark beanie year-round, even in the heat of summer.

13. array

(A) dress up.

Arrayed in an ornate gown and a tall golden crown, the queen took her seat on the throne.

14. gabardine

(C) woven

“Please don’t toss fabric. my gabardine blazer into the washer. It’s dry-clean only!”

15. accessory (B)

Mother decorative item. always said the best accessory is a big smile— or a big diamond.

Vocabulary Ratings

9 & Below: business casual

10–12: semiformal

13–15: black tie