Vocabulary Power Plus Book 3 Lesson 13

Which word best describes a state of perfect happiness and peace, often considered as the ultimate goal in Buddhism?

• Empathy

• Nirvana

• Brevity

• Savant

What does the word "salutary" mean?

• Harmful

• Beneficial

• Unnecessary

• Despicable

Which word means deserving hatred and contempt?

• Harlequin

• Despicable

• Empathy

• Redundant

A "harlequin" is most closely associated with which of the following?

• A type of philosophy

• A medical condition

• A comic servant character in old plays

• A rare gemstone

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another is known as:

• Empathy

• Brevity

• Animosity

• Obsequious

Which word means shortness of time or duration; briefness?

• Brevity

• Savant

• Redundant

• Offal

A "savant" is best described as:

• A person of profound or extensive learning

• A person who is overly submissive or eager to please

• Waste parts, especially of a butchered animal

• Common people or masses

Which word means excessively obedient or attentive?

• Sentient

• Obsequious

• Impinge

• Cataract

What does "redundant" mean?

• Necessary

• Excessive

• Not needed or superfluous

• Brief

"Offal" refers to:

• The masses or common people

• Waste parts of a butchered animal

• A state of enlightenment

• A beneficial outcome