Vocabulary 13 Lesson

What does the word "holocaust" mean?

• A type of ancient ceremony

• A great or complete destruction of life

• A historical event

• A religious festival

What is the synonym for "embroil"?

• Disentangle

• Entangle

• Release

• Resolve

Which term refers to something existing outside of its proper time?

• Holocaust

• Embroil

• Anachronism

• Denigrate

What is the antonym of "denigrate"?

• Defame

• Belittle

• Praise

• Promote

What does "humane" mean?

• Cruel and unkind

• Kind and compassionate

• Indifferent and cold

• Harsh and severe

What is the synonym for "effusive"?

• Gushing

• Reserved

• Restrained

• Controlled

What does "defunct" mean?

• Fully operational

• Recently started

• No longer in existence

• Highly efficient

What is a "lackey"?

• A skilled craftsman

• A slavish follower

• An independent leader

• A type of weapon

What is the synonym for "envisage"?

• Forget

• Ignore

• Imagine

• Dismiss

What is the synonym for the word 'lament' as used in the learning material?

• rejoice

• grieve

• polite

• harmless