Level G Unit 8-A

Which of the following words means to assert or declare without proof?

• exacerbate

• allege

• conciliate

• countermand

What is a synonym for "arrant"?

• mild

• complete

• infrequent

• conciliatory

"Badinage" most nearly means:

• argument

• banter

• reconciliation

• command

To "conciliate" someone is to:

• aggravate them

• make peace with them

• challenge them

• ignore them

If a general decides to "countermand" an order, what does he do?

• Repeat the order

• Cancel the order

• Follow the order

• Misunderstand the order

In a military context, "echelon" refers to:

• a type of weapon

• a level of command

• a battlefield strategy

• a form of retreat

To "exacerbate" a situation means to:

• improve it

• worsen it

• ignore it

• resolve it

Which of the following best describes something that is "fatuous"?

• Wise

• Silly

• Heavy

• Fast

"Irrefutable" evidence is:

• questionable

• undeniable

• insufficient

• irrelevant

A "juggernaut" is best described as:

• a light breeze

• a small obstacle

• a powerful force

• a gentle stream