U1 Vocabulary Quizs

Gallows

• A structure used for hanging criminals as a form of execution.

• A type of tree used for making furniture.

• A device for measuring weight in a market.

• A place where public speeches are made.

Conjure

• To summon a spirit or supernatural force, often through magic.

• To create a physical object out of thin air.

• To make a loud noise or commotion.

• To travel to another dimension.

Restitution

• The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss or damage.

• A legal term for the process of making a will.

• A financial term referring to the total amount of money owed.

• A method of resolving disputes through negotiation.

Predilection

• A strong dislike for something; an aversion.

• A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.

• A neutral stance towards something; no preference.

• An equal distribution of choices without bias.

Hysteria

• A state of calm and tranquility.

• An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior or beliefs.

• A medical condition requiring immediate surgery.

• A type of psychological therapy.

Ameliorate

• To make something that is bad or unsatisfactory better or more tolerable.

• To ignore a problem and hope it goes away.

• To create a new problem that is worse than the original.

• To accept a situation without trying to change it.

Allegory

• A type of narrative that is purely fictional and has no deeper meaning.

• A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

• A literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

• A form of poetry that focuses on the beauty of nature.

Callous

• Emotionally sensitive and caring; showing compassion for others.

• Emotionally insensitive or unfeeling; showing a cruel disregard for others.

• Eager to help and support others in need; very empathetic.

• Quick to forgive and forget; showing no resentment towards others.

Arbitrate

• To settle a dispute between two parties by having a third party decide after hearing both sides.

• To negotiate a contract between two parties without external help.

• To mediate a discussion between two parties without making a decision.

• To enforce a legal agreement between two parties in court.

Blasphemy

• The act of showing disrespect or a lack of reverence for God or something considered sacred.

• A formal declaration of faith and devotion to a deity.

• A ritual performed to honor a sacred object or place.

• A philosophical debate about the existence of God.