Wordly Wise Lesson 11 Review

What does the word "augment" mean?

• To decrease in size, amount, or degree.

• To increase in size, amount, or degree.

• To remain unchanged in size, amount, or degree.

• To fluctuate randomly in size, amount, or degree.

Which of the following best describes the word "benign"?

• Hostile and dangerous.

• Kind and gentle.

• Indifferent and unresponsive.

• Aggressive and harmful.

What is a "connoisseur"?

• A person with limited knowledge of the fine arts.

• A person with extensive knowledge, especially of the fine arts.

• A person who collects rare stamps.

• A person who dislikes the fine arts.

What does it mean to "discern" something?

• To ignore or overlook.

• To confuse or mix up.

• To detect with the eyes or comprehend.

• To forget or dismiss.

the adjective "discerning" describes someone who . . .

• Lacks judgment; naive.

• has good judgment; perceptive.

• is indecisive and unsure.

• is unobservant and careless.

What does the word "embellish" mean when referring to a story?

• To shorten the story

• To add fictitious details to the story

• To translate the story into another language

• To remove details from the story

What is the meaning of "execute" as it is used in the context of art?

• To plan an art exhibition

• To sell a piece of art

• To create a work of art

• To critique a work of art

Which of the following best defines "grotesque" as an adjective?

• Beautiful and symmetrical

• Distorted or strange in appearance

• Common and ordinary

• Elegant and refined

What does "hallowed" mean when referring to a place?

• A place that is newly discovered

• A place that is greatly respected or sacred

• A place that is abandoned and forgotten

• A place that is frequently visited by tourists

What does it mean to "impersonate" someone?

• To ignore someone

• To help someone

• To assume the character or appearance of someone

• To criticize someone