Ch 20

Question 1

Apotheosis (n)

Answer 1

Glorification to godliness

The perfect example

Question 2

Content (v)

Answer 2

To scorn or despise

Question 3

Discordant (adj)

Answer 3

Conflicting; dissonant or harsh in sound

Question 4

Erudite (adj)

Answer 4

Very learned, scholarly

Question 5

Furtive (adj)

Answer 5

To attack loudly or denounce

Question 6

Inimitable (adj)

Answer 6

One of a kind, peerless

Question 7

Phlegmatic (adj)

Answer 7

Calm, sluggish, unemotional, stoic

Question 8

Resolute (adj)

Answer 8

Determined

Question 9

Sophomoric (adj)

Answer 9

Exhibiting immaturity, lack of judgment, pretentious

Question 10

Trenchant (adj)

Answer 10

Sharply perceptive, keen, penetrating, biting, clear cut

• trenchant criticism

Question 11

Apposite (adj)

Answer 11

Appropriate, pertinent, relevant

Question 12

Contentious (adj)

Answer 12

Argumentative, quarrelsome, causing controversy or disagreement

Question 13

Discretion (n)

Answer 13

Cautious reserve in speech, ability to make responsible decisions

Question 14

Eschew (v)

Answer 14

To shun or avoid

Question 15

Iniquity (n)

Answer 15

Wickedness, gross injustice

Question 16

Picaresque (adj)

Answer 16

Involving clever rogues or adventures

Question 17

Reticent (adj)

Answer 17

Quiet, reserved, reluctant to express thoughts and feelings

Question 18

Soporific (adj)

Answer 18

Causing drowsiness, tending to induce sleep

Question 19

Truculent (adj)

Answer 19

Fierce, scathing, eager to fight

Question 20

Apprise (v)

Answer 20

Give notice to, inform

• the officer apprised Chris of his rights