English 12 Unit 7

Question 1

Nora was nervous to broach the subject of dating with her overprotective father.

Accepted Answer

to bring up for discussion

Question 2

According to Mrs. Learman, what is the BEST classic novel?

Accepted Answer

Pride and Prejudice

Question 3

The charlatan tried to deceive people into thinking he was collecting donations for the poor.

Accepted Answer

one who pretends to have knowledge in order to swindle others

Question 4

I despise truisms like "it is what it is" because they don't explain anything.

Accepted Answer

a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting

Question 5

The town plans to venerate the former president by naming a street after him

Accepted Answer

to respect deeply

Question 6

Even after forty years of marriage, my love for my husband has remained immutable.

Accepted Answer

unchangeable

Question 7

If Maureen hears that a film contains gratuitous violence, she won’t allow her son to watch it.

Accepted Answer

unnecessary or uncalled for

Question 8

Our erudite instructor was able to answer every question asked by our class.

Accepted Answer

learned; scholarly

Question 9

Mom always extols my brother’s accomplishments and ignores mine.

Accepted Answer

praises highly

Question 10

The etymology of most medical terms can be found in the Latin language.

Accepted Answer

word origins

Question 11

Because I have asthma, I am predisposed to many other respiratory illnesses.

Accepted Answer

to make more susceptible or more likely to occur

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