The Greatest Salesman in the World, Part 2, Chapter 16 Vocabulary

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Match the following words with their definitions:

Attitude = A feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened or that one has done or failed to do. Regret = A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior. Vision = The faculty or state of being able to see; the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom. Gloom = Darkness or partial darkness, especially when murky, shadowy, or overcast.

Match the following words with their definitions:

Mantle = A loose sleeveless cloak or shawl, worn especially by women. Chariot = A two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare and racing. Disguised = Concealed or disguised in appearance, usually to hide one's identity or intentions. Fanfare = A short ceremonial tune or flourish played on brass instruments, typically to introduce something or someone important.

Match the following words with their definitions:

Reminisce = To indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events or experiences. Embrace = To hold someone closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection or support. Seizing = Grasping, taking hold of, or capturing something forcibly and suddenly. Enterprises = Projects, businesses, or undertakings, especially ones that involve effort or risk.

Match the following words with their definitions:

<p>Vile = Extremely unpleasant or morally reprehensible. Transformed = Changed in form, appearance, nature, or character. Self-pity = Excessive or exaggerated feelings of sorrow, suffering, or unhappiness about one's own situation or circumstances. Menial = Of or relating to work that requires little skill or intellectual effort, often considered lowly or degrading.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their definitions:

<p>Gloom = A feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened or that one has done or failed to do. Regret = Darkness or partial darkness, especially when murky, shadowy, or overcast. Vision = The ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom. Attitude = The faculty or state of being able to see;</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their definitions:

<p>Disguised = A two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare and racing. Chariot = Concealed or disguised in appearance, usually to hide one's identity or intentions. Mantle = A loose sleeveless cloak or shawl, worn especially by women. Fanfare = A short ceremonial tune or flourish played on brass instruments, typically to introduce something or someone important.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'menial'?

<p>Of or relating to work that requires little skill or intellectual effort (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 'fanfare' is a type of vehicle.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'regret'?

<p>A feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened or that one has done or failed to do.</p> Signup and view all the answers

To hold someone closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of ______________________ or support.

<p>affection</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their synonyms:

<p>Vile = Extremely unpleasant Gloom = Darkness or partial darkness Transformed = Changed in form, appearance, nature, or character</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'vision'?

<p>The faculty or state of being able to see (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'vile'?

<p>Extremely unpleasant or morally reprehensible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 'chariot' is a four-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare and racing.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'reminisce'?

<p>To indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events or experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 'mantle' is a type of ______________________ worn especially by women.

<p>loose sleeveless cloak or shawl</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'seizing'?

<p>Grasping or taking hold of something forcibly and suddenly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their antonyms:

<p>Gloom = Brightness Vile = Pleasant Menial = Skilled</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'attitude'?

<p>A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 'chariot' is a four-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare and racing.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'embrace'?

<p>To hold someone closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection or support</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person with ______________________ feelings might dwell on their own problems or difficulties.

<p>self-pity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their definitions:

<p>Gloom = Darkness or partial darkness, especially when murky, shadowy, or overcast Vile = Extremely unpleasant or morally reprehensible Transfromed = Changed in form, appearance, nature, or character</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'reminisce' about something?

<p>To indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events or experiences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Vocabulary

  • Attitude: A stable way of thinking or feeling that influences behavior.
  • Chariot: A two-wheeled vehicle used for warfare and racing in ancient times.
  • Disguised: Concealed or altered to hide identity or intentions.
  • Embrace: Holding someone closely to show affection or support.
  • Enterprises: Projects, businesses, or undertakings that involve effort or risk.
  • Fanfare: A short ceremonial tune played on brass instruments to introduce something important.
  • Gloom: Partial or total darkness, often with a murky or shadowy atmosphere.
  • Menial: Work requiring little skill or intellectual effort, often considered lowly or degrading.
  • Mantle: A loose sleeveless cloak or shawl, typically worn by women.
  • Regret: Feeling sadness or disappointment over past actions or events.
  • Reminisce: Enjoyably recalling past events or experiences.
  • Seizing: Forcibly taking hold of something suddenly.
  • Self-pity: Excessive sorrow or unhappiness about one's own situation.
  • Transformed: Changed in form, appearance, nature, or character.
  • Vision: The ability to see, think about, or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.
  • Vile: Extremely unpleasant or morally reprehensible.

Vocabulary

  • Attitude: A stable way of thinking or feeling that influences behavior.
  • Chariot: A two-wheeled vehicle used for warfare and racing in ancient times.
  • Disguised: Concealed or altered to hide identity or intentions.
  • Embrace: Holding someone closely to show affection or support.
  • Enterprises: Projects, businesses, or undertakings that involve effort or risk.
  • Fanfare: A short ceremonial tune played on brass instruments to introduce something important.
  • Gloom: Partial or total darkness, often with a murky or shadowy atmosphere.
  • Menial: Work requiring little skill or intellectual effort, often considered lowly or degrading.
  • Mantle: A loose sleeveless cloak or shawl, typically worn by women.
  • Regret: Feeling sadness or disappointment over past actions or events.
  • Reminisce: Enjoyably recalling past events or experiences.
  • Seizing: Forcibly taking hold of something suddenly.
  • Self-pity: Excessive sorrow or unhappiness about one's own situation.
  • Transformed: Changed in form, appearance, nature, or character.
  • Vision: The ability to see, think about, or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.
  • Vile: Extremely unpleasant or morally reprehensible.

Vocabulary

  • Attitude: A stable way of thinking or feeling that influences behavior.
  • Chariot: A two-wheeled vehicle used for warfare and racing in ancient times.
  • Disguised: Concealed or altered to hide identity or intentions.
  • Embrace: Holding someone closely to show affection or support.
  • Enterprises: Projects, businesses, or undertakings that involve effort or risk.
  • Fanfare: A short ceremonial tune played on brass instruments to introduce something important.
  • Gloom: Partial or total darkness, often with a murky or shadowy atmosphere.
  • Menial: Work requiring little skill or intellectual effort, often considered lowly or degrading.
  • Mantle: A loose sleeveless cloak or shawl, typically worn by women.
  • Regret: Feeling sadness or disappointment over past actions or events.
  • Reminisce: Enjoyably recalling past events or experiences.
  • Seizing: Forcibly taking hold of something suddenly.
  • Self-pity: Excessive sorrow or unhappiness about one's own situation.
  • Transformed: Changed in form, appearance, nature, or character.
  • Vision: The ability to see, think about, or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.
  • Vile: Extremely unpleasant or morally reprehensible.

Vocabulary

  • Attitude: A stable way of thinking or feeling that influences behavior.
  • Chariot: A two-wheeled vehicle used for warfare and racing in ancient times.
  • Disguised: Concealed or altered to hide identity or intentions.
  • Embrace: Holding someone closely to show affection or support.
  • Enterprises: Projects, businesses, or undertakings that involve effort or risk.
  • Fanfare: A short ceremonial tune played on brass instruments to introduce something important.
  • Gloom: Partial or total darkness, often with a murky or shadowy atmosphere.
  • Menial: Work requiring little skill or intellectual effort, often considered lowly or degrading.
  • Mantle: A loose sleeveless cloak or shawl, typically worn by women.
  • Regret: Feeling sadness or disappointment over past actions or events.
  • Reminisce: Enjoyably recalling past events or experiences.
  • Seizing: Forcibly taking hold of something suddenly.
  • Self-pity: Excessive sorrow or unhappiness about one's own situation.
  • Transformed: Changed in form, appearance, nature, or character.
  • Vision: The ability to see, think about, or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.
  • Vile: Extremely unpleasant or morally reprehensible.

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