2_Ch 1-4 Review

What does the word "absolve" mean?

• To accuse someone of wrongdoing

• To free someone from blame or guilt

• To make someone feel guilty

• To punish someone

Which word describes someone who is very determined and unwilling to change their mind?

• Amiable

• Adamant

• Eccentric

• Wary

If someone is described as "amiable," what are they like?

• Friendly and pleasant

• Angry and irritable

• Sad and gloomy

• Confused and disoriented

What does "animosity" refer to?

• A feeling of friendship

• A strong dislike or hatred

• A sense of confusion

• A feeling of joy

What is the meaning of "eccentric"?

• Ordinary and typical

• Strange or unusual

• Boring and dull

• Calm and relaxed

What does "malign" mean?

• To praise someone

• To speak about someone in a harmful way

• To ignore someone

• To help someone

What does "demoralize" mean?

• To encourage someone

• To make someone feel confident

• To cause someone to lose hope or confidence

• To entertain someone

What is the meaning of "inclination"?

• A dislike for something

• A natural tendency or urge to act in a certain way

• A feeling of confusion

• A sense of fear

What does "retort" mean?

• To agree with someone

• To reply in a sharp or witty manner

• To ignore someone

• To ask a question

What does "zeal" refer to?

• A lack of interest

• Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause

• A feeling of sadness

• A sense of calm