Match the words on the left with their definitions on the right. You may use a dictionary.

1. contrive a. to form ideas or theories about something usually when

there are many things not known about it

2. expression b. the ability to speak easily and smoothly

3. fluency c. the act of making your thoughts, feelings, and so on, known by

speech, writing, or some other method

4. speculate d. a sense of humor or playfulness

5. whimsy e. to form or make (something) in a skillful or clever way

1. contrive:

e. to form or make (something) in a skillful or clever way

2. expression:

c. the act of making your thoughts, feelings, and so on, known by speech, writing, or some other method.

3. fluency:

b. the ability to speak easily and smoothly

4. speculate:

a. to form ideas or theories about something usually when there are many things not known about it

5. whimsy:

d. a sense of humor or playfulness

Explanation:

To contrive means to create with skill and artifice. Expression is the process of making known one's thoughts or feelings. Fluency refers to the condition of expressing oneself easily and articulately. Speculate involves forming theories with no firm evidence, while whimsy deals with a playful or humorous behavior.

Number 3 is b

Number 2 is c

Number 4 is a

Number 5 is d

Number 1 is e