WORD POWER

1. Angst
a. annoyance
b. fear or anxiety
c. complication
d. fury
2. Hinterland
a. remote area
b. steep mountain
c. cold climate
d. northern region
3. Blitz
a. to go on a drinking binge
b. talk foolishly
c. attack swiftly
d. ignore completely
4. Pilsner
a. fisherman
b. light beer
c. seat cushion
d. deep valley
5. Schmaltzy
a. bubbly
b. easily frightened
c. overly sentimental
d. with too much salt
6. Spiel
a. to drop an object
b. drive fast
c. speak extravagantly
d. tell a secret
7. Kitsch
a. tiny stove
b. flightless bird
c. small violin
d. tacky decoration

8. Wunderkind
a. uncontrollable joy
b. child prodigy
c. big family
d. new father
9. Verboten
a. untrue
b. forbidden
c. wordy
d. beneath
10. Putsch
a. political overthrow
b. baby bear
c. sweet biscuit
d. spoilled food
ANSWERS
1.B
2.A
3.C
4.B
5.C
6.C
7.D
8.B
9.B
10.A