Unit 10 Vocabulary Review (Reg)

What does the word 'connoisseur' mean?

• An expert judge in matters of taste

• Discourage someone from doing something, typically by instilling doubt or fear of

  consequences

• A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or group

• wishing to do what is right, especially to do one’s work well'

Which word means 'wishing to do what is right, especially to do one’s work well'?

• Flair

• Deter

• Conscientious

• Stance

What does it mean to 'deter' someone?

• Help someone overcome their fears

• Encourage someone to do something

• Discourage someone from doing something

• Teach someone a new skill

What is a 'dialect'?

• Come between so as to prevent or alter a result

• A long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

• Discourage someone from doing something, typically by instilling doubt or fear of

  consequences

• A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or group

What is an 'epoch'?

• Having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass

• Come between so as to prevent or alter a result

• A long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

• A period of time in history or a person’s life,

  usually marked by notable events

What is an 'era'?

• The way in which someone stands, especially when deliberately adopted

• A long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristics

• The condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame

• A period of time in history or a person’s life,

  usually marked by notable events

Which word means 'a special or instinctive ability to do something well'?

• Flair

• Intervene

• Muster

• Porous

What does it mean to 'intervene'?

• Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm

• Take in information or ideas and understand fully

• To come between so as to prevent or alter a result

• An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence

What does it mean to 'muster' something?

• Having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass

• To collect or assemble

• Take in information or ideas and understand fully

• Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm

What does the word 'porous' mean?

• Come between so as to prevent or alter a result

• A special or instinctive ability to do something well

• Having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass

• The condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame