Eng 3 Vocab 11

What does the word 'allay' mean?

• Devise

• Punish

• Calm

• Intensify

Which word best describes someone who is 'bemused'?

• Confident

• Excited

• Perplexed

• Relaxed

What is the meaning of the word 'castigate'?

• Encourage

• Punish severely

• Praise

• Forgive

What does 'despotic' refer to?

• Fair ruler

• Abusive ruler

• Neutral ruler

• Democratic ruler

What does the word 'doggedly' mean?

• Quickly

• With great determination

• Lazily

• Carelessly

What does the word 'egregious' mean?

• Excellent

• Outrageously bad

• Acceptable

• Average

What does 'exude' mean?

• Reveal

• Refrain from doing

• Make apparent by one's mood or behavior

• Hide

What does the word 'forbear' mean?

• Punish

• Encourage

• Hold back or refrain from doing

• Discuss openly

Which word best describes someone who is 'asinine'?

• Devoid of intelligence

• Cunning

• Perplexed

• Intelligent

What is the meaning of the word 'contrive'?

• Create chaos

• Ignore

• Destroy

• Work out a plan for; devise