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5 Written Questions

1. inordinately interested in matters of sex
2. denunciatory or abusive expression or discourse
3. beginning to exist or appear
4. calm and tranquil; prosperous and golden
5. situated on or close to the abdomen

5 Matching Questions

1. supine
2. desiccated
3. plinth
4. inculcate
5. ratiocination

1. a dried out
2. b the lowest part of the base of an architectural column; a usually square block serving as a base
3. c (1) lying on the back (opposite prostrate); (2) marked by or showing lethargy, passivity, or blameworthy indifference
4. d act of drawing conclusions from premises
5. e to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. compensation for loss
   1. abnegation
   2. conciliation
   3. indemnification
   4. desiccated
2. a rail and the row of posts that support it
   1. balustrade
   2. bantam
   3. pallor
   4. majuscule
3. (1) noisily and stubbornly defiant and unruly; (2) noisy, clamorous, or boisterous
   1. solicitous
   2. obstreperous
   3. perfidious
   4. officious
4. intended to teach or moralize excessively
   1. didactic
   2. stochastic
   3. laconic
   4. hector
5. to give over to the care of another
   1. laconic
   2. tonsure
   3. consign
   4. caprice

5 True/False Question

1. fastidious → (1) possessing or displaying careful, meticulous attention to detail; (2) difficult to please
   

   True        False

2. atavistic → reverting to or suggesting the characteristics of a remote ancestor or primitive type
   

   True        False

3. choleric → easily angered; indicating or expressing anger
   

   True        False

4. spate → (1) lying on the back (opposite prostrate); (2) marked by or showing lethargy, passivity, or blameworthy indifference
   

   True        False

5. lugubrious → very talkative (see also garrulous; antonym laconic)
   

   True        False