5 Written Questions

1. (adj) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental not essential. extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous
   SYN: fortuitous, incidental, extrinsic
2. (v.) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
   SYN: feel sorry for, empathize
3. (n.) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
   SYN: natural bent, penchant, propensity
4. (adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
   SYN: flimsy, vague, hazy, insubstantial
5. (adj.) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
   SYN: mutinous, rebellious, subversive

5 Matching Questions

1. vitriolic
2. expiate
3. nominal
4. sangfroid
5. abominate

1. a (v.) to make amends, make up for; to avert
   SYN: redeem, atone, make reparation
2. b (adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
   SYN: token, trifling, inconsequential
3. c (n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
   SYN: poise, self-assurance, equanimity
4. d (v.) to have an intense dislike or hatred for
   SYN: loathe, abhor, despise, detest
5. e (adj.) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
   SYN: mordant, acerbic, withering

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. (v.) to make easy, cause to progress faster
   SYN: speed up, facilitate, accelerate
   1. expiate
   2. wheedle
   3. peculate
   4. expedite
2. (n.) the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
   SYN: adaptation
   1. peculate
   2. acculturation
   3. adventitious
   4. ascribe
3. (v.) to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use
   SYN: embezzle, defraud, misappropriate
   1. peculate
   2. expiate
   3. expedite
   4. tenuous
4. (v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
   SYN: sweet-talk, cajole
   1. expiate
   2. peculate
   3. expedite
   4. wheedle
5. (adj.) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
   SYN: accidental, unconsidered
   1. sangfroid
   2. expiate
   3. inadvertent
   4. ferment

5 True/False Questions

1. ascribe → (v.) to make amends, make up for; to avert
   SYN: redeem, atone, make reparation

   True        False

2. circuitous → (adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
   SYN: flimsy, vague, hazy, insubstantial

   True        False

3. ferment → (v.) to make easy, cause to progress faster
   SYN: speed up, facilitate, accelerate

   True        False

4. noncommittal → (adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no
   SYN: uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest

   True        False

5. enjoin → (v.) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
   SYN: charge, command

   True        False