Chapters 12-15 Quiz

Question 1

alien

Answer 1

adjective
unfamiliar and disturbing or distasteful

Question 2

ecclesiastical

Answer 2

adjective
of or relating to a church especially as an established
institution

Question 3

denunciation

Answer 3

noun
public condemnation of someone or something

Question 4

austere

Answer 4

adjective
severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

Question 5

heady

Answer 5

adjective
having a strong or exhilarating effect

Question 6

tactful

Answer 6

adjective/noun
having or showing tact
(tact): sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult
issues

Question 7

prerogative

Answer 7

noun
a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class

Question 8

obliquely

Answer 8

adverb
not in a direct way; indirectly

Question 9

myopic

Answer 9

adjective
nearsighted; lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight

Question 10

caste system

Answer 10

noun
a social structure in which classes are determined by
heredity (birth)

Question 11

carnal

Answer 11

adjective
relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities.

Question 12

consent

Answer 12

noun
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Question 13

antagonize

Answer 13

verb
to incur or provoke the hostility of; to act in opposition to

Question 14

infallible

Answer 14

adjective
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

Question 15

fortitude

Answer 15

noun
strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage

Question 16

defendant

Answer 16

noun
a person or group against whom a criminal or civil
action is brought; someone who is being sued or accused of committing a crime

Question 17

begrudge

Answer 17

verb
to look upon with disapproval or envy

Question 18

venue

Answer 18

noun
a: the place from which a jury is drawn and in which
The trial is held
requested a change of venue
b: the place or county in which take place the alleged
events from which a legal action arises
c: a statement showing that a case is brought to the proper court or authority

Question 19

discreet

Answer 19

adjective
having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : PRUDENCE

Question 20

uncouth

Answer 20

adjective
a: awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or
behavior : RUDE
b: lacking in polish and grace : RUGGED
c: strange or clumsy in shape or appearance : OUTLANDISH

Question 21

impassive

Answer 21

adjective
giving no sign of feeling or emotion