5 Written Questions

1. v. to clear of blame with supporting arguments or proof
2. v. to reach the highest point
3. adj. experimental; not sure
4. v. to lessen the pain or severity
5. v. to take back; to pull back

5 Matching Questions

1. collage
2. decor
3. meander
4. hysteria
5. contract

1. a v. to follow a winding course; to wander without any fixed destination
2. b n. an assembly of diverse elements
3. c n. a decorative style or scheme, as of a room
4. d v. to reduce in size by drawing together
5. e n. a sudden outburst of uncontrolled emotion such as fear, excitement, etc.

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. n. a young inexperience person; a young bird just growing feathers
   1. hedonist
   2. fervid
   3. flaccid
   4. fledgling
2. n. rule by one person with unlimited power
   1. autocracy
   2. obeisance
   3. retract
   4. alchemy
3. n. mental distress; that which amuses or entertains
   1. traction
   2. distraction
   3. disparate
   4. retract
4. adj. delayed; postponed; detained
   1. belated
   2. alchemy
   3. fervid
   4. benign
5. n. an empty space or missing portion
   1. tacit
   2. lacuna
   3. icon
   4. vain

5 True/False Questions

1. infatuated → n. an entire range or series

   True        False

2. callous → adj. lacking pity or mercy; unfeeling

   True        False

3. gesticulate → v. to make gestures, esp. while speaking

   True        False

4. ephemeral → adj. lowly, insignificant, petty

   True        False

5. capitulate → v. to surrender under specific conditions; to give up all resistance

   True        False