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What does the term 'malevolent' refer to?
What does the term 'malevolent' refer to?
The word 'amiable' describes someone who is unfriendly and reserved.
The word 'amiable' describes someone who is unfriendly and reserved.
False
What does 'disapprobation' mean?
What does 'disapprobation' mean?
State of disapproving
To lessen the intensity of pain means to __________ it.
To lessen the intensity of pain means to __________ it.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Definitions
- Assuaged: To lessen the intensity of something painful or distressing; to ease.
- Taciturn: Temperamentally disinclined to talk; unwilling to talk.
- Tyrannical: Being or characteristic of a tyrant or tyranny; despotic; acting like a ruler.
- Vapid: Lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit; flat, dull.
- Eccentric: Deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct, especially in odd or whimsical ways.
- Malevolent: Having, showing, or arising from intense, often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred; evil.
- Predilection: An established preference for something.
- Illicitly: Not permitted; unlawful; not allowed.
- Entailment: To impose, imply, or involve as a necessary accompaniment.
- Dispensation: General state or order of things.
- Iniquities: Wicked actions.
- Diminutive: Indicating a small size.
- Fractious: Tending to be troublesome.
- Amiable: Friendly and social.
- Disapprobation: State of disapproving.
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Test your knowledge on key literary vocabulary with this engaging quiz. Explore definitions ranging from 'assuaged' to 'disapprobation' and see how well you grasp these important terms. Perfect for students and literature enthusiasts alike!
