Of having a shape that reduces the drag from air moving past

What does pluralism mean?

belief that people of different races, and religions should live together

What is a megalopolis?

many cities & suburbs that combine into one large urban area

Choose the best explanation for the word patriarch.

a man who controls a family, group or government

A society ruled or controlled by women

A rock containing a cavity lined with crystals

What does ambivalent mean?

mixed feelings or contradictory ideas

Polytheistic means ________________.

the worship of multiple gods or divine powers

What does monotonous mean?

never changing and therefore boring

What does hostile mean?

not friendly: having or showing unfriendly feelings

the state or situation of being alone

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Vocabulary Midterm Review 2022-23

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Vocabulary words 1st Semester - 45

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a group of four singers or musicians
quart
quadrangle
quartet
2
circumvent
on the contrary
lively
go around
around the globe
3
a man controls the family, group, or government
matron
patriarch
maternity
4
to handle skillfully
manipulate
accelerate
anticipate
5
What is pyromania?
impulsive stealing
destruction of property
urge to start fires
urge to harm animals :(
6
a serious disease that causes severe diarrhea
high blood pressure
strep throat
dysentary
7
Aerodynamic
Of having a shape that reduces the drag from air moving past
Consisting of fragments of rocks erupted by a volcano
A bright display fo fireworks
8
"FBI" is an ____________.
pseudonym
acronym
synonym
9
What does trident mean?
wreckage
a three-pronged spear
games
rubble
10
What does biannual mean?
Taking place twice a year
Lasting for two years
Taking place every two hundred years
Made up of two chambers
11
What does pluralism mean?
belief that people of different races, and religions should live together
relating to the country and the people who live there
belief that different social classes, races, etc. shouldn't live together
12
lower in rank or position
coordinate
subordinate
employer
13
What is an example of a benevolent person?
a robber
a blood donor
a greedy person
a mean person
14
What does juxtapose mean?
to reveal
to cover up
to replace
to put side by side or compare
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very small or tiny
medium
infinitesimal
gigantic
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capture or take something by force
request
conquest
contest
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What does irreparable mean?
very repairable
already repaired
somewhat repaired
not repairable
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What is a megalopolis?
the city Superman is from
a nickname for New York City
many cities & suburbs that combine into one large urban area
19
The study of the origin of words
psychology
biology
etymology
20
Choose the best explanation for the word patriarch.
a mother who controls a family, group or government
a woman who controls a family, group or government
a man who controls a family, group or government
a son who controls a family, group or government
21
when two or more objects share the same center point
consentrate
concentric
medial
22
What does interrogate mean?
to be early
to write something down
to wonder about something
to ask questions
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Hospitable means to be.....?
famous
generous and friendly
not friendly
24
to hold the interest of, to gain the attention of
concentrate
captivate
repel
25
A malcontent person is always...
dissatisfied
scared
tired
happy
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Cyclical
a cyclist
another term for circular
shapes
occurs in cycles
27
music performed by two singers or musicians
duet
quartet
solo
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one of a kind, unusual
unique
trident
duet
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create something to remember an important person or event
memorialize
things
knowledge
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matriarchy
A family inheritance
The male head of a family
A society that only has male leaders
A society ruled or controlled by women
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Geode
A rock containing a cavity lined with crystals
Relating to or consisting of fragments of a rock.
Performed in the air
A bright display of fireworks
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What does ambivalent mean?
misunderstood emotions
mixed feelings or contradictory ideas
a feeling of being lost
knowing exactly what you feel
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vocabulary particular to a certain subject
pharmacology
morphology
terminology
34
Anonymous
Showing indifference or lack of concern
Using both hands with equal ability
Different from that which is considered normal
Nameless; author less
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showing extreme care and effort
science
congenial
conscientious
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to obstruct, delay
begin
impede
confuse
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Polytheistic means ________________.
when multiple people run the society
the worship of no divine powers
the worship of one god or divine power
the worship of multiple gods or divine powers
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What does congenial mean?
Loud and fast
Quiet and alone
Pleasant and friendly
Rude and mean
39
Malice means "the intention or desire to do evil."
True
False
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What does monotonous mean?
never changing and therefore boring
to choose somebody for a job or position of responsibility
someone’s level of skill or intelligence
41
The study of human races, societies, and cultures
microbioloby
zoology
anthropology
42
What does hostile mean?
not friendly: having or showing unfriendly feelings
harsh and abrupt scream
extremely old and simple
rough and low in pitch
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What is solitude?
a person’s inherent qualities and character
an expression of praise or approval
the state or situation of being alone
anxiety; mental uneasiness
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5 sided polygon
pentagon
octagon
triangle

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