What best defines "Harridan"?

A shrewish, overbearing, and scolding woman

What does "Bucolic" mean?

Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life

What does it mean to be "Transfixed"?

To be motionless with awe, shock, or fear

What does "Guerrilla" mean?

A member of a small, independent group taking part in irregular fighting

What does "Bigotry" mean?

Intolerance toward those with different opinions or lifestyles

What does "Swill" mean as a verb?

To drink greedily or in large amounts

What is "Methodology"?

A system of methods used in a particular field of study

How is "Demurely" used?

In a modest, shy, or reserved manner

What does "Neurotic" mean?

Emotionally unstable or excessively anxious

Characteristics of the Dystopian genre?

real-world issues Backstory, Hero, Conflict Climax & Denouement Destruction

What does "Wheedled" mean?

To coax or persuade using flattery or soft words

What does "Bristling" mean?

Showing irritation or hostility, often visibly

Great and usually bloody slaughter or injury

A rare, edible fungus prized in cooking

What is the meaning of "Derision"?

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery

The crop of a bird or insect, where food is stored before digestion

. A woman regarded as shameless or morally unrestrained

A trap for catching animals or people

What does "Rapport" mean?

A close and harmonious relationship

What does "Vendetta" mean?

A prolonged bitter feud or campaign of revenge

A servant who does menial work or acts obsequiously

What does "Pretext" mean?

A false reason given to hide the real one

What does "Chastity" mean?

The state or practice of refraining from sexual activity

What does "Infidelity" mean?

Unfaithfulness or disloyalty in a relationship

Post-Apocalyptic Fiction Characteristics

No more Civilization Devastation Survival skills, loss, flashback, religion

What does "Vestigial" mean?

Remaining or left over from an earlier time

The act of punishing by whipping

What does "Vice" mean?

A moral fault or weakness; a bad habit

What is a key characteristic of a tradicomedy?

Blend of tragic and comedic elements, with serious and humorous moments.

What is a "Euphemism"?

A mild or indirect word used in place of one that may be harsh or offensive

What does "Annulled" mean?

Declared null and void, typically referring to a marriage or legal act

A person who supports or believes in a system of authoritarian nationalism

Something granted in response to demands

What does "Vicissitude" mean?

A change or variation, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant

A person who is shunned or outcast due to illness or stigma

What best defines "Doctrine"?

A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a group

Who is a "Pathologist"?

A medical specialist who studies the causes and effects of disease

What does "Disparagingly" mean?

In a manner that belittles or expresses contempt

A person who gains pleasure from watching others, especially secretly

What does "Pragmatic" mean?

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically

What is meant by "Prerogative"?

Right, privilege or immunity exclusive to a particular individual or group

A wet, spongy area of land; a swamp

What does "Solicitous" mean?

Showing concern or care for someone’s well-being

Which of the following is a characteristic of Old English? (Shakespeare related question)

Old English had a system of word endings for case, gender, and number

Q26: What does "Transfigured" mean?

Transformed in appearance, especially in a spiritual or elevated way

What does "Pertinent" mean?

Relevant or applicable to a particular matter

What does "Vocational" relate to?

Education or training for a specific job or career

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1
What best defines "Harridan"?
Mockery or scornful ridicule
A type of small candy
A caring woman who offers gentle support
A shrewish, overbearing, and scolding woman
2
What does "Bucolic" mean?
Pertaining to medieval warfare
A type of alien spacecraft
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life
A temporary loss of dignity
3
What does it mean to be "Transfixed"?
To be physically transformed
To be nailed to a cross in cooking
To be gently sorrowful
To be motionless with awe, shock, or fear
4
What does "Guerrilla" mean?
A monkey with a battle helmet
A rare and poisonous disease
A member of a small, independent group taking part in irregular fighting
A soldier in a formal national army
5
What does "Bigotry" mean?
A type of garden tool
A type of garden too
Extreme religious devotion
Intolerance toward those with different opinions or lifestyles
6
What does "Swill" mean as a verb?
To drink greedily or in large amounts
To nibble slowly and respectfully
To change one's form in a sacred way
To decorate walls with vines
7
What is "Methodology"?
A system of methods used in a particular field of study
A mythology-themed board game
A tiny and insignificant person
A theoretical belief without application
8
How is "Demurely" used?
While carrying fruit
With angry energy
In a modest, shy, or reserved manner
With dark humor
9
What does "Neurotic" mean?
Made from seaweed
Relevant to a specific topic
Emotionally unstable or excessively anxious
Slightly moody
10
What does "Ornithological" refer to?
A musical genre focused on chants
A religious outside
A method of frying fish
Related to the study of birds
11
Characteristics of the Dystopian genre?
Societal collapse Conflict Anti-hero, Climax Rebuilding Political struggles
real-world issues Backstory, Hero, Conflict Climax & Denouement Destruction
Government control, Resistance, Backstory, Hero, Conflict, Dark future
Perfect world No conflict Happiness Equality Endless resources No suffering
12
What does "Wheedled" mean?
To coax or persuade using flattery or soft words
To shout loudly like a donkey
A medieval torture device
To express sorrow in a refined tone
13
What does "Bristling" mean?
Showing irritation or hostility, often visibly
Behaving in a shy and modest way
Speaking plaintively or with sadness
Preparing bristles for a broom
14
What is a "Paunch"?
A rare kind of fungus that grows on trees
A whip used for punishment
A kind of worn leather armor
A large or protruding belly
15
What is "Carnage"?
A loss of reputation
A whip used in ritualistic punishment
Great and usually bloody slaughter or injury
A type of pasta served with clams
16
What is a "Truffle"?
A magical gemstone used by pigs
A kind of carnival treat
A rare, edible fungus prized in cooking
A method of spiritual transformation
17
What is the meaning of "Derision"?
Unfaithfulness in a relationship
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery
A subtle form of gentle sarcasm
A style of pastry decoration
18
What is the "Craw"?
A part of the human brain
A tiny human
A piece of medieval armor
The crop of a bird or insect, where food is stored before digestion
19
Jezebel
A priestess in early Roman temples
A type of wine-producing fungus
. A woman regarded as shameless or morally unrestrained
A medical professional who examines dead bodies
20
Snare
A trap for catching animals or people
An overly elaborate passage of writing
A belt worn during religious services
A sacred chocolate confection
21
What does "Rapport" mean?
A Rap battle between two or more people
A Report on someone's achievements, such as report cards
A close and harmonious relationship
A neurotic individual with extreme anxiety
22
What does "Vendetta" mean?
A type of traditional pasta
A brief misunderstanding between friends
A prolonged bitter feud or campaign of revenge
Unfaithfulness in a relationship
23
What is a "Flunky"?
A low-level office assistant
A calm and modest person
A servant who does menial work or acts obsequiously
A mythical fish with legs
24
What does "Pretext" mean?
An introduction to a novel
A false reason given to hide the real one
A scientific study of procedures
A new type of mobile phone screen
25
What does "Chastity" mean?
An abandoned child or orphan
The state or practice of refraining from sexual activity
A type of wineglass
Extreme politeness
26
What does "Infidelity" mean?
An artful blend of coffee and tea
Unfaithfulness or disloyalty in a relationship
The formal dissolution of a marriage
A prolonged bitter feud
27
Post-Apocalyptic Fiction Characteristics
No more Civilization Devastation Survival skills, loss, flashback, religion
Technological advancements triggering a rebellion by AI/machines vs humans
Global economic collapse causing shortages, government failures, and chaos
Peace treaties disrupting global stability economic and political breakdown
28
What does "Vestigial" mean?
Remaining or left over from an earlier time
A neurotic person suffering emotional distress
A style of circus performance
Symbolic of moral purity
29
Scourging
The art of battlefield medicine
A cooking technique for tenderizing meat
The act of punishing by whipping
An emotional tone of sorrow
30
What does "Vice" mean?
A moral fault or weakness; a bad habit
A seductive or scheming woman
An addiction to literature
A tool used for capturing cloud
31
What is a key characteristic of a tradicomedy?
Blend of tragic and comedic elements, with serious and humorous moments.
Solely comedic tone, avoiding serious themes or emotions
A genre where comedy entirely overshadows tragedy
Focus on deep tragedy, with only a few lighthearted moment
32
What is a "Euphemism"?
A religious chant or incantation
The act of accusing someone publicly
A type of ancient seafood
A mild or indirect word used in place of one that may be harsh or offensive
33
Our arms will dissemble and fall apart after the exam
False
True
34
What does "Annulled" mean?
Declared null and void, typically referring to a marriage or legal act
A right or privilege exclusive to a person
The process of gradually forgetting a marital bond
A type of sports move
35
Fascist
A rigid follower of church doctrine
A person who studies birds
A type of gourmet chocolate fungus
A person who supports or believes in a system of authoritarian nationalism
36
Concession
The act of reviling someone publicly
Something granted in response to demands
A type of building used for temporary housing
A ceremonial whipping ritual
37
What does "Vicissitude" mean?
A casual public performance
A sacred ritual involving transformation
A change or variation, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant
A kind of sausage filling
38
What is a "Leper"?
A woman seen as dangerously seductive
Someone studying bird anatomy
A person who is shunned or outcast due to illness or stigma
A tool for peeling vegetables
39
What best defines "Doctrine"?
A physical transformation during puberty
A strategy used by guerrilla fighters
A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a group
A child abandoned by society
40
Who is a "Pathologist"?
A person cast out due to illness
A hunter of jungle animals
A medical specialist who studies the causes and effects of disease
A therapist for religious trauma
41
What does "Disparagingly" mean?
Like a frog croaking at dawn
In a neutral and merely descriptive way
With contemptuous ridicule
In a manner that belittles or expresses contempt
42
What is a "Voyeur"?
Someone who appreciates theater
A person who gains pleasure from watching others, especially secretly
A fur trader in early Canadian history
A type of telescope
43
What does "Pragmatic" mean?
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically
Having intense personal sorrow
Pretending to be intelligent
being overly optimistic, viewing the best case scenario
44
What is meant by "Prerogative"?
Right, privilege or immunity exclusive to a particular individual or group
A person who supports socialism
A device for measuring the brightness of the moon
A long-standing family tradition passed down through generations
45
What does "Plaintive" mean?
Slightly hurt but content
Displaying excessive moral strictness
A term for pastry glaze
Sounding sad or mournful
46
What is a "Bog"?
A wet, spongy area of land; a swamp
A creature with glowing eyes
A person experiencing a loss
A low-class form of entertainment
47
What does "Solicitous" mean?
Showing concern or care for someone’s well-being
Politely disagreeable
A person expelled from religious society
Covered in honey
48
Which of the following is a characteristic of Old English? (Shakespeare related question)
Old English had a completely standardized spelling system
Old English had a system of word endings for case, gender, and number
Word order in Old English was always fixed, similar to Modern English
) Old English was entirely based on Latin, with no Germanic influences
49
Q26: What does "Transfigured" mean?
To coax someone into action
Transformed in appearance, especially in a spiritual or elevated way
Emotionally overwhelmed
Melted in cheese
50
What does "Pertinent" mean?
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter
A person who paints birds
Displaying emotional instability
Something that happens often
51
What does "Vocational" relate to?
An armed civilian fighter
A delicacy hunted by pigs
Education or training for a specific job or career
Religious purity and abstinence
52
What is "Transubstantiation"?
A magical cooking method involving fungi
The act of subtly flattering to manipulate
The belief that bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ
A change in physical form or appearance
53
What does "Pagan" refer to?
A small chocolate delicacy
A person who holds religious beliefs outside of major religions
Someone who guides soldiers in a village, often viewed as outdated
A type of hairbrush for animals
54
What does "Necking" refer to?
The act of kissing and caressing amorously
A method of stretching giraffes
The polite touch used in ballroom dancing
An overly concerned person
55
What is a "Waif"?
A wandering religious figure
A homeless, neglected, or abandoned person, especially a child
A type of deep-sea fish
A military outcast fighting without a uniform
56
"Trifle" used as an adverb?
A term used to describe minor romantic gestures
Slightly or to a small extent
The practice of religious transformation
A dessert made from soil and truffles
57
What is a "Pigmy"?
A very small person or thing often used in an outdated or offensive context
A diagnostic medical specialist
A type of musical scale
A breed of dancing goat
58
What does "Implacable" mean?
A machine used for crushing grapes
Unable to be appeased or pacified; relentless
Easily swayed by new opinions
Declared invalid
59
Exam is April 10th 9AM at 3M65
False
True
60
Dysentery
A person with no moral restraint
A euphemism for romantic disappointment
A type of stage performance
A disease causing severe diarrhea and intestinal inflammation
61
What does "Bray" mean?
To comb a horse's tail
To make a loud, harsh cry like a donkey
To be uncertain over something, on the fence
To sweet-talk someone into doing something
62
Vaudeville
A disease of the intestines
A child abandoned due to poverty
A dance done during mourning periods
A type of theatrical entertainment featuring variety acts
63
What is "Marrow"?
A medieval dessert made from moss
The soft tissue inside bones that produces blood cells
A cooking term for thickening sauce
A swampy wetland
64
What does "Cretin" mean?
A person who remains spiritually pure
An overly inquisitive student
A person considered to be very stupid, vulgar, or mentally deficient
A small woven hat
65
What does "Malignancy" mean?
Someone with malicious intent, up to no good
A dangerous and harmful growth, often cancerous
A suspicious or petty insult
A deep, mournful vocal sound
66
Endowment
A monetary penalty given during wartime
A servant who performs menial tasks
A natural gift or inherited talent
The act of changing one’s physical form
67
What does it mean to "Gird" oneself?
To dress in layers
To measure a giraffe’s neck
To prepare for action or conflict
To consume greedily
68
What is "Bereavement"?
A deep state of personal reflection
A person who secretly watches others
A period of mourning after the loss of a loved one
A form of gentle exercise
69
What does "Flagellation" refer to?
A chocolate dessert
A process of physical release
A style of painting involving flags
The act of whipping, often for religious or disciplinary reasons
70
What is meant by "Mea culpa"?
A formal renunciation of an idea
An ancient musical instrument
An acknowledgment of one’s fault or error
A prolonged bitter feud
71
What does "Revile" mean?
To live modestly or chastely
To turn into a lizard
To reject something thoughtfully
To criticize with abusive or insulting language
72
What does "Purple" mean as an adjective in a literary context?
A type of sea creature
Royal or important in tone
A person living outside organized religion
Overly ornate or flowery in language
73
What is a "Gelding"?
A servant who flatters for favors
A castrated male horse
A ceremonial military title
A tool for icing cakes
74
What is an "Asylum"?
A flying mammal school
A degenerate person without moral compass
A place of punishment or re-education. Stereotypically a white room
A place offering shelter and protection, for the mentally ill or persecuted
75
Indiscreet
Lacking caution or good judgment in speech or action
A woman regarded as promiscuous
A small swamp animal
Bold in a noble or honorable way
76
What is meant by "Recondite"?
Excessively detailed or elaborate
Impossible to be appeased
A secret military recipe
Little known; abstruse or obscure
77
We will suffer and die because of exams
False
True

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