Unit 7 & 8

Definition: adj. comparable to; like; similar. Choose the word that best fits the definition.

• complementary

• hypothetical

• analogous

• assonance

Definition: v. to declare formally and with authority

• excerpt

• servile

• decree

• persecute

Definition: (adj.) grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affectation or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated

• grandiose

• idiosyncrasy

• finesse

• abysmal

Definition: To think out, plan, figure out, invent, create. Choose the word that best fits this definition.

• desist

• deduce

• devise

• grandiose

Definition: (adj) absurd; wildly fantastic; impossible. Select the word that corresponds to this definition.

• chimerical

• machination

• heterogeneous

• auroral

Definition: peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset.

• petulant

• unctuous

• lurid

• abysmal

Definition: to furnish, equip, provide with funds or some other desirable thing or quality.

• endow

• renown

• chafe

• encroach

Definition: (adj) different; varied; composed of different kinds, diverse

• homologous

• homogeneous

• chimerical

• heterogeneous

Definition: (adj) based on an assumption or guess; used as a provisional or tentative idea to guide or direct investigation.

• hypothetical

• feasibility

• complement

• categorical

Match the definition with the correct word: n. a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify a quirk.

• idiocrasy

• harbinger

• feasibility

• peccadillo

• complement