Semester Exam Review

Question 1

releasing from blame or guilt

Answer 1

absolution

Question 2

having a friendly or pleasant manner

Answer 2

amiable

Question 3

scold, critisize (v.)

Answer 3

berate

Question 4

large quantity

Answer 4

copious

Question 5

understand, interpret, or identify

Answer 5

decipher

Question 6

a great flood; an overwhelming amount (n. or v.)

Answer 6

deluge

Question 7

death

Answer 7

demise

Question 8

ridicule

Answer 8

derision

Question 9

perfect example

Answer 9

epitome

Question 10

pretending

Answer 10

feigning

Question 11

savagery

Answer 11

ferocity

Question 12

awesome size or strength

Answer 12

formidable

Question 13

fight, battle; disagreement (n.)

Answer 13

fray

Question 14

pointless, useless

Answer 14

futile

Question 15

listen; follow

Answer 15

heed

Question 16

break for something (n.)

Answer 16

hiatus

Question 17

delayed, interrupted (v.)

Answer 17

hindered

Question 18

famous, highly-distinguished (adj.)

Answer 18

illustrious

Question 19

substance burned for its sweet smell

Answer 19

incense

Question 20

harmlessly

Answer 20

innocuously

Question 21

causing hatred or disgust

Answer 21

loathsome

Question 22

extreme, wild behavior

Answer 22

maniacal

Question 23

evil, wicked (adj.)

Answer 23

nefarious

Question 24

continuous attack; beginning of (n.)

Answer 24

onslaught

Question 25

fruitful; producing a great amount

Answer 25

prolific

Question 26

rowdy; disorderly (adj.)

Answer 26

rauccous

Question 27

snake-like

Answer 27

serpentine

Question 28

false spoken statement

Answer 28

slander

Question 29

adequate (v.)

Answer 29

suffice

Question 30

a speech of violent denunciation

Answer 30

tirade

Question 31

fear or hesitation (n.)

Answer 31

trepidation

Question 32

decreasing in size or intensity

Answer 32

waned

Question 33

swarm; huge group

Answer 33

horde

Question 34

mentally sound; easily understood

Answer 34

lucid

Question 35

state of insanity

Answer 35

lunacy

Question 36

spotted; marked by different colors

Answer 36

mottled

Question 37

showing indifference; lack of caring; casual

Answer 37

nonchalant

Question 38

peaceful; calm

Answer 38

placid

Question 39

to let go of; to give up

Answer 39

relinquish

Question 40

small streams; wisps

Answer 40

rivulets

Question 41

punishment in retalliation

Answer 41

vengeance

Question 42

-in love; showing love or great fondness (adj.)

The young girl was _____ for the boy, but he refused to believe it-he was dating her best friend.

Answer 42

amorous

Question 43

-bold, especially in a rude manner (adj.)

Many saw the girl as _______, but really she only wanted to make friends.

Answer 43

audacious

Question 44

-a group of persons or entities united for a common purpose, especially an unlawful purpose (n.)

The Civil War took place between the Union and the _______.

Answer 44

confederacy

Question 45

-united; combined (v.)

The parents were extremely heartbroken that surgery would not be possible on the _____ twins.

Answer 45

conjoined

Question 46

-the freedom or power to make a decision or to act (n.)

The parents’ realized that their daughter was safe to make choices at her own ______ and that she no longer needed supervision.

Answer 46

discretion

Question 47

-a widow or elderly woman of wealth (n.)

Commonly at great English houses during the 19th and early 20th century, the ______ would live in a cottage once her son inherited the “big house.”

Answer 47

dowager

Question 48

-fascinated; held as if in a spell (v.)

The girl was ______ by the study of marine biology-it was her passion.

Answer 48

enthralled

Question 49

-to plead; to ask earnestly (v.)

Although I ______(ed) my mom to approve of my going to the college party, she refused to say yes.

Answer 49

entreat

Question 50

-a remarkable deed, especially one of bravery (n.)

In fairytales, the prince’s _____s always earn him the heart of the princess.

Answer 50

exploit

Question 51

-mock; show scorn for (v.)

The girl ____ed her friend for not being able to speak properly with her retainer.

Answer 51

flout

Question 52

-of or having to do with a wedding or a marriage (adj.)

The couple’s ______ date was yet to be determined, as they had just become engaged.

Answer 52

nuptial

Question 53

-arousing disgust or hatred (adj.)

The presidential election aroused many _____ feelings throughout America.

Answer 53

odious

Question 54

-to remove by cleansing, as of impurities or undesirable characteristics (v.)

She _____(ed) all of her negative thoughts by leaving the people she believed were her friends.

Answer 54

purge

Question 55

-shining brightly; filled with light (adj.)

I glanced out of the window to see the _____ sun glaring above the horizon.

Answer 55

radiant

Question 56

-visited temporarily (v.)

The boy _______ to Europe during his gap year in between high school and college.

Answer 56

sojourned

Question 57

-the status of a ruler or superior (n.)

Marrie Antoinette’s _______ over France was hindered by the rebellion.

Answer 57

sovereignty

Question 58

-something that causes annoyance, irritation, or distress (n.)

The boy’s constant nagging caused the girl much ______; little did she know that he had a crush on her.

Answer 58

vexation

Question 59

-scornful; feeling or expressing contempt (adj.)

Many male love interests in literature first appear to the lead female as being _____ but soon prove to be loyal and loving.

Answer 59

disdainful