Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Grade 11 • Definitions

What word means showing respect and obedience to someone?

• formidable

• expedient

• deference

• erroneous

What word means to clearly draw or describe something?

• equivocal

• didactic

• effervescent

• delineate

What is the definition of 'deprecate'?

• Showing respect and obedience to someone

• Really, really bad or terrible

• A helpful way to get things done

• To express disapproval or dislike for something

What word means a ruler who has unlimited power?

• despot

• didactic

• extraneous

• equivocal

What is the definition of 'devious'?

• A clashing or unpleasant sound together

• Tricky or sneaky, not being honest

• Not serious or important, silly

• Bubbly or fizzy, like soda or champagne

What is the definition of 'didactic'?

• Really, really bad or terrible

• Designed to teach or educate

• Not needed or important

• Bubbly or fizzy, like soda or champagne

What is the definition of 'disparage'?

• To say mean or hurtful things

• Showing respect and obedience to someone

• Really, really bad or terrible

• Having more than one possible interpretation

What is the definition of 'dissonance'?

• Something that is very strong or powerful

• Perfect example

• A clashing or unpleasant sound together

• A helpful way to get things done

What is the definition of 'duplicity'?

• Showing respect and obedience to someone

• Having more than one possible interpretation

• Something that is very strong or powerful

• Being two-faced or dishonest with others

What is the definition of 'edifice'?

• Bubbly or fizzy, like soda or champagne

• A big and impressive building or structure

• A clashing or unpleasant sound together

• A helpful way to get things done