COW Chapters 6-7

Question 1

Paroxysm

Answer 1

a sudden violent emotion or action, a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms

Question 2

Usurp

Answer 2

to seize and hold (as office, place, or powers) in possession by force or without right, to take or make use of without right

Question 3

Wantonness

Answer 3

playfully mean or cruel, having no just foundation or provocation

Question 4

Discomfited

Answer 4

to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment

Question 5

Pertinacity

Answer 5

stubbornly tenacious, persistent

Question 6

Eddy

Answer 6

a current of water or air running contrary to the main current; especially: a circular current

Question 7

Chaff

Answer 7

the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain, something comparatively worthless

Question 8

Palpitant

Answer 8

marked by trembling or throbbing

Question 9

Demonstrative

Answer 9

marked by a display of feeling, inclined to display feelings openly

Question 10

Belied

Answer 10

to give a false impression of, to present an appearance, not in agreement with

Question 11

Because Jenny was raised in a family that was far from \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, she is not comfortable sharing her emotions.
A) paroxysm
B) demonstrative
C) palpitant
D) discomfited

Answer 11

B) demonstrative

Question 12

Jackie \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ about her illness, she always pretends to be healthy and happy at work.
A) paroxysm
B) chaff
C) eddy
D) belied

Answer 12

D) belied

Question 13

When swimming in the river, be careful not to get caught in an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A) eddy
B) belied
C) paroxysm
D) chaff

Answer 13

A) eddy

Question 14

Since Jason is normally quiet, he shocked everyone when his \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ caused him to get sent to the principal.
A) eddy
B) belied
C) paroxysm
D) chaff

Answer 14

C) paroxysm

Question 15

The bully’s \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ caused him to get suspended from school.
A) belied
B) paroxysm
C) wantonness
D) chaff

Answer 15

C) wantonness

Question 16

The pawn store owner refused to buy the thief’s \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_because it was worthless.
A) paroxysm
B) chaff
C) eddy
D) belied

Answer 16

B) chaff

Question 17

Carl's bad behavior was embarrassing, I became very \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A) demonstrative
B) belied
C) discomfited
D) palpitant

Answer 17

C) discomfited

Question 18

After the king dies, his brother will \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the throne from the prince.
A) paroxysm
B) chaff
C) palpitant
D) usurp

Answer 18

D) usurp

Question 19

The Kentucky Wildcats fought with more \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ than the Buffalo Bulls. 
A) pertinacity
B) palpitant
C) chaff
D) paroxysm

Answer 19

A) pertinacity

Question 20

He tried to calm his \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ heartbeat by breathing slowly.
A) pertinacity
B) palpitant
C) chaff
D) paroxysm

Answer 20

B) palpitant