Vocabulary • Ch 4 - Grade 12 • Definitions

What word means a perfect example or model?

• revere

• resignation

• remuneration

• paragon

What is the definition of 'patronizing'?

• A trick or deception used to fool someone

• The people or citizens of a place

• To make something happen suddenly and quickly

• To act superior or condescending towards someone

What word means a statement that is overused and unoriginal?

• platitude

• rife

• prestige

• ruse

What is the definition of 'plethora'?

• A person who knows a lot

• A lot of something

• The people or citizens of a place

• Payment for work or services

What is the definition of 'populace'?

• The people or citizens of a place

• To move to a lower position or rank

• The feeling of being full or satisfied

• A trick or deception used to fool someone

What word means to make something happen suddenly and quickly?

• precipitate

• platitude

• scapegoat

• reciprocate

What is the definition of 'prestige'?

• To make something happen suddenly and quickly

• High respect and admiration for someone or something

• Payment for work or services

• A trick or deception used to fool someone

What word means existing or happening at the beginning?

• pundit

• refract

• remuneration

• primordial

What is the definition of 'pundit'?

• A statement that is overused and unoriginal

• Bending light as it passes through something

• Existing or happening at the beginning

• A person who knows a lot

What word means very stinky or rotten, like garbage?

• revere

• patronizing

• rife

• putrid