Lessons 7 and 8 Vocabulary Review

What does "invective" mean?

• A natural inclination or tendency to behave in a certain way

• Harsh, abusive language or speech

• A feeling of offense caused by a perceived insult

• Moral integrity and adherence to high moral principles

What is the definition of "propensity"?

• Marked by intense emotion, passion, or strong conviction

• To express thoughts or ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing

• A natural inclination or tendency to behave in a certain way

• To gather or collect bit by bit, often with effort and from various sources

Which word describes someone who is irritable, quarrelsome, and inclined to be difficult or argumentative?

• Rectitude

• Cantankerous

• Umbrage

• Jubilant

What does "rectitude" mean?

• A feeling of deep sadness or sorrow

• To suppress, subdue, or put an end to something

• Moral integrity, honesty, and adherence to high moral principles

• Depressingly dull and gloomy; lacking in cheerfulness or interest

Which term refers to being marked by intense emotion, passion, or strong conviction?

• Vehement

• Articulate

• Premise

• Futility

What does it mean to "articulate"?

• To gather or collect bit by bit, often with effort and from various sources

• To express thoughts or ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing

• To suppress, subdue, or put an end to something

• A statement or proposition that serves as the basis for an argument or theory

What is a "premise"?

• A feeling of offense, resentment, or annoyance caused by a perceived insult or slight

• An expression of displeasure or anger, usually marked by a furrowing of the brows

• A statement or proposition that serves as the basis for a theory

• An outdated idea

What does "umbrage" refer to?

• To express thoughts or ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing

• A feeling of offense, resentment, or annoyance caused by a perceived insult or slight

• An expression of displeasure or anger, usually marked by a furrowing of the brows

• To suppress, subdue, or put an end to something, especially a feeling, uprising, or disturbance

Which term means "outdated, no longer fashionable, or no longer in current use"?

• Passé

• Melancholy

• Haughty

• Articulate

What does "melancholy" signify?

• Depressingly dull and gloomy; lacking in cheerfulness or interest

• Marked by intense emotion

• To gather or collect bit by bit, often with effort and from various sources

• Having or showing an attitude of superiority and disdain towards others; arrogantly proud