AS Week 7 Vocabulary

What does "splendor" mean?

• Lack of brightness

• Magnificent and splendid appearance

• A state of disorder

• Subtle beauty

Which word describes someone who is sullen and gloomy?

• Earnest

• Melancholy

• Morose

• Impudent

What does "preposterous" mean?

• Utterly absurd or ridiculous

• Highly logical and reasonable

• Slightly unusual

• Deeply thoughtful

If you "misconstrue" something, you...

• Interpret it wrongly

• Ignore it completely

• Analyze it accurately

• Respond to it appropriately

What is "parchment"?

• A type of bookbinding material

• A material made from animal skin used for writing

• A tool for drawing lines

• A substance for cleaning glass

What is a "premise"?

• A conclusion reached after analysis

• An assumption used as the basis for reasoning

• A specific outcome of an experiment

• A random idea

To be "earnest" means to...

• Show sincere and intense conviction

• Be highly competitive

• Act frivolously

• Display cautious behavior

Which word best describes a deep feeling of sadness?

• Morose

• Splendor

• Melancholy

• Earnest

What does "impudence" refer to?

• Bold disrespect or rudeness

• Quiet humility

• Extreme bravery

• Careful thoughtfulness

To "condescend" means to...

• Speak with clarity

• Behave as if superior in a patronizing manner

• Show extreme kindness

• Argue without evidence