Chapters 5 to 7 Choose the correct word for each definition or sentence Flashcards

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1
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A likeness or image, especially of a person

A

effigy

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2
Q

Some writers appear to believe that emotions gain in intensity through being _________.
a.- inarticulate b.- intimidating c.- derisive

A

inarticulate

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3
Q

When somebody is mocking or being scornful, _______

a.- brandished b.- traverses c.- derisive

A

derisive

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4
Q

No one is supposed to _________ a voter into staying away from the polls.
a.- intimidate b.- lament c.-discursive

A

intimidate

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5
Q

When someone is passing aimlessly from one subject to another he/she is _________________

A

discursive

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6
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Something done in an unfortunate or deplorable manner________

A

lamentably

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7
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Laughable or hilarious because of obvious absurdity_______________

A

ludicrous

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8
Q

This seems that it is never going to end, it´s _______

A

interminable

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9
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What is the meaning of TREMULOUSLY?

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Marked by trembling, quivering , or shaking.

Timid or fearful, nervousness

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10
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To wave or flourish (a weapon , for example) menacingly______________

A

brandish

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11
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To display ostentatiously

A

brandish

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12
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To move to, and from over.

To go up, down , or across

A

traverses

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13
Q

In my universe, all material energy ________space as a waveform…..
a.- impervious b.- derisive c.- traverses

A

traverses

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14
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Not permitting passage, incapable of being influenced or affected.

A

impervious

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15
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The coat is _____________to rain

A

impervious

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16
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The dictionaries are filled with __________terms for brainy, individualistic, and independent people

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derisive

17
Q

Something that is long, tedious:_________

A

interminable

18
Q

Covering a wide field of subjects, rambling_____

A

discursive