Concepts 10- Vocab Ch 3

Front

Jane's mom made an _____ about seeing her interim: "Someone hasn't shown me their interim yet."

Back

allusion

Front

To stop the child's tantrum, the mother finally gave in and ____ the child by buying Skittles.

Back

appeased

Front

During the debate, the two students ____ one another with accusations until the teacher intervened.

Back

assailed

Front

Harry referred to it as a "resting place" instead of a grace, using a ___ term.

Back

euphemism

Front

Based on the young man's symptoms, doctors diagnosed a specific type of ______.

Back

syndrome

Front

Erin was proved not guilty, but the arrest still ____ her reputation.

Back

tainted

Front

Frank is often described as _____ due to his focus on money over right or wrong.

Back

mercenary

Front

Critics described the movie as ___ due to its boring, predictable storyline.

Back

banal

Front

Rules should not be enforced on an ____ basis because randomly using them is ineffective.

Back

arbitrary

Front

People who help others are _____ because they care and are not selfish.

Back

altruistic