TACHS Vocabulary

Question 1

Someone with a bellicose personality tends to anger people by being

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warlike

Question 2

A wily villain succeeds because s/he is

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crafty

Question 3

If you have an obdurate nature, you may annoy more easy-going people.

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stubborn

Question 4

An irrational decision would be considered

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unreasonable

Question 5

You always want to remain cognizant of your surroundings so you can make responsible, informed choices.

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aware

Question 6

If you are distraught over losing your wallet, you are

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upset

Question 7

When you are exhausted, you will find your strength is waning, which means it is

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decreasing

Question 8

When you assuage one's pain, making them feel better, you ___ it.

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lessen

Question 9

The Holy Spirit leaves an indelible imprint on people when they are Confirmed.

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permanent

Question 10

Dealing with a petty bureaucrat who picks apart tiny details is exhausting.

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small-minded

Question 11

The Pope is a paragon of virtue.

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ideal model

Question 12

Our intrepid hero was willing to do what others weren't, saving us all!

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bold

Question 13

When people ostracize an outsider, making them feel alone and unwanted, the group ___ that person.

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excludes

Question 14

A meandering river goes around trees and hills, so we say it is

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winding

Question 15

A precocious person is ___ for his/her age: knows a lot, too young to know what to do with it.

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surprisingly knowledgable

Question 16

I am always grateful for helpful sage advice.

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wise

Question 17

A precarious position at the edge of the cliff

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dangerously risky

Question 18

Soldiers, police officers, and other heroes perform valorous deeds.

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brave

Question 19

When someone is very sad, you should try to provide solace.

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comfort

Question 20

A noisome chemical bothers your nose because it is

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foul smelling

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