Monster Final Vocab Quiz

Define the word 'overruled'.

• To delay or postpone a previous decision

• To confirm or uphold a previous decision

• To invalidate or reverse a previous decision

• To modify or amend a previous decision

Use 'Overruled' in a sentence.

Define the word 'sustained'.

• To stop abruptly

• To increase rapidly

• To decrease gradually

• To maintain or continue for a prolonged period of time.

Define the term 'cross-examination'.

• The act of examining a witness by the party who called them to testify.

• The act of examining a witness after they have left the court.

• Questioning of a witness by a non-existent party.

• Questioning of a witness by the opposing party in a court of law to challenge or test the witness's testimony.

Use 'cross-examination' in a sentence.

Define the word 'presume'.

• Suppose or assume something to be true without having evidence to confirm it.

• Investigate thoroughly before making an assumption.

• Believe something to be false without evidence.

• Deny or reject something without evidence.

Define the word 'grace'.

• Sadness, grief, or despair

• Awkwardness, ugliness, or clumsiness

• Elegance, beauty, or charm

• Anger, frustration, or annoyance

Define the word 'gullible'.

• Quick-witted

• Highly skeptical

• Extremely intelligent

• Easily deceived or fooled.

Use gullible in a sentence

Define the word 'taint'.

• To isolate or separate

• To contaminate or pollute

• To purify or cleanse

• To enhance or improve