What is a "Catalyst"?

Something that starts or begins an event, A person or thing that precipitates an event

The word "Echelons" means:

a level or rank in an organization, profession or society

What is the definition of "Hiatus"?

a pause or gap in a sequence, series or process, a break

What is the definition of "Cynicism"?

to believe people are motivated by self interest; skepticism

wrong or unsavoury, contrary to the accepted or expected standard of practice

The definition of "Auspicious" is:

Conducive to success; favourable

What does "Culminating" mean?

a synonym is "come to a head", to reach a climax or point of highest development

The definition of "Audacious" is:

Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

Prolific means all of the following. But which variation is used in the novel?

present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful.

"Misogynistic" means:

Donald Trump, show hatred, dislike, mistrust or mistreatment of women

What is a "disposition"?

a person's inherent qualities of mind and character

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Book Thief Part 1 Vocab

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Vocabulary from Part One of "The Book Thief" synonyms, antonyms, root words, spelling and parts of speech as well as definitions.

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1
What is a "Catalyst"?
Something that starts or begins an event
The final straw
The end result of something
A person or thing that precipitates an event
2
The word "Echelons" means:
well known and respected
a level or rank in an organization, profession or society
not harmful or offensive
showing a willingness to take bold risks
3
What is the definition of "Hiatus"?
a climax or point of highest development
a pause or gap in a sequence, series or process
none of these
a break
4
What is the definition of "Cynicism"?
contrary to accepted standard or practice
show hatred, dislike, mistrust or mistreatment of women
to believe people are motivated by self interest; skepticism
a person or thing that precipitates an event
5
What is an ANTONYM for "Ilustrious"?
Famous
Well Known
Lackluster
Unknown
6
The root word of implicit is:
imply
plicit
imp
implicate
7
What is an ANTONYM for "Obliterated"?
Indulge
Deny
Create
Destroy
8
An ANTONYM for "Gingerly" is:
carefully
perfectly
pointlessly
recklessly
9
Innocuously means, "not harmful or offensive". What part of speech is it?
Adjective
Adverb
Verb
Noun
10
This word means "horrifyingly wicked".
Infamous
Atrocious
Illustrious
Audacious
11
A "Luminary" is:
conducive to success or favourable
a person who inspires others
a source of light
not harmful or offensive
12
"Perverse" means:
customary
normal and operational
wrong or unsavoury
contrary to the accepted or expected standard of practice
13
"Mediocre" means
Moderate quality
superfluous
Average
All of these
14
What is this picture of?
Incense
Incence
Insense
Inscence
15
A SYNONYM for "Castigate" is:
Excise
Reprimand
Imply
Inform
16
An ANTONYM for "Infamous" is:
Wicked
Reputable
well known for some bad quality or deed
Famous
17
A SYNONYM of "Nefarious" is:
Wicked
Righteous
Illustrious
Prolific
18
The definition of "Auspicious" is:
Ill fated
Wildly disordered
Conducive to success; favourable
to unravel or come undone
19
What does "Culminating" mean?
To be of only moderate quality; not very good
a synonym is "come to a head"
present in large numbers or quantities
to reach a climax or point of highest development
20
"Maniacally" means:
a synonym is frantic
All of these
affected with or suggestive of madness
Wildly Disordered
21
The definition of "Audacious" is:
Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
a person who inspires or influences others
to reprimand someone severely
to be extremely rude
22
Prolific means all of the following. But which variation is used in the novel?
A high scoring sports player
present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful.
an artist, author, or composer producing many works
producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring
23
"Misogynistic" means:
Skeptical
Donald Trump
show hatred, dislike, mistrust or mistreatment of women
Feminist
24
A SYNONYM for "Futile" is:
Fruitless
All of these
Hopeless
Pointless
25
Which word matches the definition for, "contemptuous ridicule or mockery"?
Nefarious
Perverse
Implicit
Derision
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What is a "disposition"?
a type of dessert
a spice or substance burned for the sweet smell it produces
a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process
a person's inherent qualities of mind and character

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