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#1 Which of the following terms matches the definition?

Alembic Idiosyncratic Humbug

#2 Which of the following definitions matches the term?

Prate

to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion becoming rigid and unresponsive; losing the ability to adapt (n.) 1. a fishing net 2. a restraint that confines or restricts freedom to go back on one's word

#3 Which of the following definitions matches the term?

corollary

coming into conflict with (n.) a proposition that follows from one already proven; a natural consequence or result; (adj.) resultant or consequent rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words minor peculiarities of personal behavior

#4 Which of the following terms matches the definition?

firmly established, long-standing; habitual

Inveterate Phrenology Deleterious Idiosyncratic

#5 Which of the following terms matches the definition?

(v.) to make thin or slender; to weaken or lessen in force, intensity, or value

Imputation Ex Ante Conciliar attenuate

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

Sacrosanct

(adj.) very sacred or holy; inviolable; set apart or immune from questioning or attack

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

someone who predicts future events according to omens

True

False

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

Ecclesiastical

uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscles, causing stiff and awkward movements (resembles spasm)

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

(v.) to make thin or slender; to weaken or lessen in force, intensity, or value

Section 2: True/false questions

Sacrosanct

(adj.) very sacred or holy; inviolable; set apart or immune from questioning or attack

Acrimony

ill-natured, bitter hostility

Dais

someone who predicts future events according to omens

Ecclesiastical

uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscles, causing stiff and awkward movements (resembles spasm)

Schadenfreude

delight in another person's misfortune

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