Midterm Review Units 1-9

5 Written Questions

1. v. to stop by force, put down - 6
2. n. a state of perplexity or doubt - 8
3. adj. so unimportant that it can be disregarded - 3
4. v. to utter taunting words; n. an expression of scorn - 1
5. v. to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide - 1

5 Matching Questions

1. finite
2. revel
3. altruistic
4. temerity
5. stolid

1. a n. rashness, boldness - 5
2. b adj. unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others - 5
3. c adj. not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive - 1
4. d adj. having limits; lasting for a limited time - 4
5. e v. to take great pleasure in; n. a wild celebration - 8

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. adj. extremely careful; particular about details - 2
   1. deploy
   2. insidious
   3. meticulous
   4. impetus
2. n. mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness - 5
   1. bereft
   2. clemency
   3. commend
   4. amend
3. v. to ridicule, laugh at with contempt - 8
   1. deride
   2. gibe
   3. remiss
   4. bereft
4. adj. deprived of; made unhappy through a loss - 1
   1. decrepit
   2. bereft
   3. verbatim
   4. averse
5. v. to praise extravagantly - 2
   1. abhor
   2. extol
   3. venial
   4. facile

5 True/False Questions

1. suave → adj. smoothly agreeable or polite; pleasing to the senses - 8

   True        False

2. nonchalant → adj. stormy harsh; severe in attitude or action - 3

   True        False

3. venial → n. an injury done in return for injury - 8

   True        False

4. tentative → adj. still existing; not exterminated, destroyed or lost - 7

   True        False

5. adversary → v. to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

   True        False