Unit 2.4 Vocabulary Practice (British Lit)

What does the term "notoriety" mean?

• the state of being famous or well-known for some bad quality or deed

• an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one

• impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so

What is the correct definition for the term "malleable"?

• (of a metal or other material) able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking

• a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument

• difficult to find, catch, or achieve

Which term matches with the following definition: "an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one"?

• Malleable

• Grandiose

• Innuendo

What does the term "grandiose" mean?

• a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument

• impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so

• an idea of feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning

Which term matches with the following definition: "a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument"?

• Elusive

• Denotation

• Fallacy

What does the term "elusive" mean?

• difficult to find, catch, or achieve

• without the basic necessities of life

• the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests

What is a "doctrine"?

• a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument

• impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so

• a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group

Which term matches with the following definition: "the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests"?

• Connotation

• Denotation

• Elusive

What does the term "connotation" mean?

• an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning

• an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one

• the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests

What term matches with the following definition: "without the basic necessities of life"?

• Notoriety

• Fallacy

• Destitute