English 11-12 Lesson 8 Vocabulary

The _____ of Demeter gathered at Eleusis for special ceremonies honoring the goddess.

• vestments

• votaries

• triumvirates

• strictures

A speech in which a character's thoughts are given verbal expression

• cadence

• soliloquoy

• edict

• stricture

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of the word VESTMENTS?

• Bonnie checks the value of her stocks every day.

• The metronome helps a pianist to maintain strict tempo.

• It is very difficult for a confirmed smoker to quit.

• In some parts of the world, people wear white to show mourning.

The treaty removes many of the _____ hampering free trade between the two countries.

• strictures

• canons

• cadences

• vestments

usurp

• to criticize strongly

• to restrict or limit

• to seize and hold power in an illegal or unjust manner

• to give a speech

After displacing the other two members of the _____, the general ruled the country as a dictator.

• votary

• triumvirate

• edict

• canon

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of the word RENEGADE?

• Bloom's latest novel is a complete departure from her previous books.

• The insurance company raised Cho's rates after his third accident.

• The lawyer wanted us to read all the terms of the agreement before we signed.

• Benedict Arnold switched sides during the Revolutionary War.

The _____ couple exchanged gifts to mark their engagement.

• betrothed

• insensate

• renegade

• blaspheming

lacking sensation; lacking ability to reason; brutal

• enamored

• strictured

• betrothed

• insensate

blasphemy

• a rule or principle that provides the norm for judgment

• a rhythm marked by a regular beat

• an act or statement that shows disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred

• a statement or command having the force of law