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#1 Which of the following definitions matches the term?

related to short, wise, witty sayings favorable attacking cherished traditions

#2 Which of the following definitions matches the term?

Prate

a general truth or rule of conduct; a short saying fundamentally different; entirely unlike to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion overly idealistic; impractical

#3 Which of the following definitions matches the term?

corollary

design concept of making items represented resemble their real-world counterparts impulsiveness attacking cherished traditions (n.) a proposition that follows from one already proven; a natural consequence or result; (adj.) resultant or consequent

#4 Which of the following terms matches the definition?

firmly established, long-standing; habitual

Lembeck Temporal Inveterate Mucilaginous

#5 Which of the following definitions matches the term?

attenuate

do something that one considers to be below one's dignity (v.) to make thin or slender; to weaken or lessen in force, intensity, or value (n.) shame and disgrace (n.) - the art of judging human character from facial features

#6 Determine if the following combination is true or false.

Sacrosanct

becoming rigid and unresponsive; losing the ability to adapt

True

False

#7 Determine if the following combination is true or false.

Acrimony

ill-natured, bitter hostility

True

False

#8 Determine if the following combination is true or false.

Dais

(v.) to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness; to become tiresome; (n.) a dark covering, something that conceals

True

False

#9 Determine if the following combination is true or false.

Ecclesiastical

1. not having the right knowledge, experience, or qualifications to do something

True

False

#10 Determine if the following combination is true or false.

Schadenfreude

delight in another person's misfortune

True

False

Section 1: Multiple Choice questions

Prate

corollary

firmly established, long-standing; habitual

attenuate

Section 2: True/false questions

Sacrosanct

becoming rigid and unresponsive; losing the ability to adapt

Acrimony

ill-natured, bitter hostility

Dais

(v.) to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness; to become tiresome; (n.) a dark covering, something that conceals

Ecclesiastical

1. not having the right knowledge, experience, or qualifications to do something

Schadenfreude

delight in another person's misfortune

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