Chapter 8

Question 1

Paradox

Answer 1

D-seemingly self-contradictory statement(possibly true) n
S-Contradictional, incondidtency
A-likeness, accord

Question 2

Admonish

Answer 2

D-warn, advise v
S-Scold, urge
A-commend, acclaim

Question 3

Penititant

Answer 3

D-feeeling sorry and willing to atone or make up for sin or wrongdoing adj
S-sorry,repentant
A-impenitent, unrepentant

Question 4

accolade

Answer 4

D- high praise, honor n
S-acclaim, praise, laurels
A-censure

Question 5

nonchalant

Answer 5

D-casually unconcerned adj
S-cool, casual
A-perturbed, fretful

Question 6

banal

Answer 6

D-ordinary, pointless adj
S-commonplace and insipid
A-novel, unique

Question 7

iridescent

Answer 7

D-showing rainbow-like colors adj
S-glistening, glittering
A-lackluster, drab

Question 8

Cajole

Answer 8

D-persuade by flattery, promises v
S-persuade,flatter
A-extort, coerce

Question 9

urbane

Answer 9

D-sophisticated, smooth adj
S-refined, elegant
A-gauche, uncouth

Question 10

stymie

Answer 10

D-block, hinder v
S-block, hinder
A-confound, obstructr vd