Ch. 5 Vocab Review (Eng 9 HN)

A pleasant word or phrase used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive is a(n)

• banal

• euphemism

• amiable

• appease

A group of symptoms typical of a disease or a condition is a(n)

• syndrome

• assail

• epitome

• allusion

An antonym of altruistic is

• selfless

• charitable

• unselfish

• selfish

A synonym of taint is

• cleanse

• contaminate

• purify

• terminate

An antonym of arbitrary is

• logical

• random

• obsolete

• subjective

An overused, unoriginal statement is

• succinct

• allusion

• fresh

• banal

Someone who does something only for the money is

• altruistic

• mercenary

• exploit

• amoral

To give in to the demands of someone to try to calm them is to ____ them.

• sabotage

• escalate

• assail

• appease

An antonym of an allusion is a(n)

• clear, direct statement

• implication

• hint

• suggestion

A synonym of assail is

• infringe

• appease

• assault

• defend