Unit 12 Vocabulary Review (Shortened)

Which word matches the following definition?

(noun) a representation in which the subject's characteristics are exaggerated

• caricature

• deleterious

• extenuate

Which word matches the following definition?

(verb) to lessen the seriousness or magnitude of an offense by making partial excuses

• incisive

• extenuate

• deleterious

Which word matches the following definition?

(noun) an eager desire for something; greed

• cupidity

• redundant

• extenuate

Which word matches the following definition?

(adjective) sharp, keen, penetrating

• extenuate

• incisive

• cupidity

Which word matches the following definition?

(adjective) harmful, injurious

• deleterious

• paragon

• caricature

Which word is synonymous with (means the same as) the following?

unnecessary, superfluous; verbose, prolix; superabundant

• preeminent

• enthrall

• redundant

Which word is synonymous with (means the same as) the following?

to fascinate, enchant, attract

• enthrall

• redundant

• paragon

Which word is synonymous with (means the same as) the following?

an exemplar, pattern, paradigm, model, example

• paragon

• redundant

• incisive

Which word is antonymous with (means the opposite of) the following?

to condemn, convict, incriminate, inculpate

• absolve

• preeminent

• cupidity

Which word is antonymous with (means the opposite of) the following?

unknown, obscure, undistinguished, anonymous

• cupidity

• caricature

• preeminent