16 Review 13-16 long form

Which definition matches the word trivial?

• to cause to become unfriendly, to separate emotionally
• a very difficult or painful experience
• of little value or importance
• straightforward and brief, often rudely so
• according to the exact meaning of the words

Sometimes not seeing a friend for months or even years can __ you from each other but sometimes, the distance doesn't matter and you can pick up right where you left off.

• alienate
• blunt
• literal
• ordeal
• trivial

Which definition matches the word alienate?

• to cause to become unfriendly, to separate emotionally
• a very difficult or painful experience
• of little value or importance
• straightforward and brief, often rudely so
• according to the exact meaning of the words

The phrase “ give someone the cold shoulder” __ly means to ignore them.

• alienate
• blunt
• literal
• ordeal
• trivial

Many people refuse to seek help because they think their problems are __ . But if it means something to you, it means something to me.

• alienate
• blunt
• literal
• ordeal
• trivial

Which definition matches the word blunt?

• to cause to become unfriendly, to separate emotionally
• a very difficult or painful experience
• of little value or importance
• straightforward and brief, often rudely so
• according to the exact meaning of the words

The students lost a lot of respect for the teacher when she __ly told their classmate, "this is the worst essay I've ever read."

• alienate
• blunt
• literal
• ordeal
• trivial

Going to the vet is a real __ for our dog. She hates everything about the trip from the ride in the car, to the shots that she gets.

• alienate
• blunt
• literal
• ordeal
• trivial

Which definition matches the word ordeal?

• to cause to become unfriendly, to separate emotionally
• a very difficult or painful experience
• of little value or importance
• straightforward and brief, often rudely so
• according to the exact meaning of the words

Many different groups have felt the __ of society in the past. I wish we could all just be kind to each other and get along.

• absurd
• contempt
• sustain
• tedious
• vocation