5 Written Questions

1. so unimportant that it can be disregarded
2. eating away gradually, acidlike; bitterly sarcastic
3. still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost
4. hasty, not thorough
5. having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling

5 Matching Questions

1. quintessence
2. ascertain
3. precedent
4. fallow
5. gibe

1. a to find out
2. b the purest essence or form of something; the most typical example
3. c to utter taunting words, an expression of scorn
4. d plowed but not seeded; inactive; reddish-yellow; land left unseeded; to plow but not seed
5. e an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks
   1. embark
   2. remiss
   3. repose
   4. harass
2. given to fighting, warlike, combative, aggressive; one at war, one engaged in war
   1. virulent
   2. attainment
   3. reiterate
   4. belligerent
3. (v.) to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty; (n.) a slap or blow
   1. muse
   2. adroit
   3. inter
   4. buffet
4. a temporary stay; to stay for a time
   1. abhor
   2. sojourn
   3. discern
   4. somber
5. to give or pass on as an inheritance
   1. dearth
   2. squalid
   3. bequeath
   4. delete

5 True/False Questions

1. ominous → meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority

   True        False

2. obviate → to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of

   True        False

3. reprehensible → to make permanent or long lasting

   True        False

4. redress → to set right, remedy; relief from wrong or injury

   True        False

5. culinary → of or related to cooking or the kitchen

   True        False