ENG III Vocab Units 1-2

Which word means "not caring one way or another"?

• impartial

• indifferent

• biased

• objective

Which word means "seriousness"

• gravity

• futile

• ephemeral

• tentative

Which word is a synonym for "banal"?

• provocative

• depraved

• rigor

• prosaic

A chef must be able to ______________ between subtle flavors in a gourmet meal.

• discriminate

• obscure

• revere

• denounce

There was ____________ laughter during the comedian's performance.

• impartial

• profuse

• innovative

• futile

The __________ gold chain cost $500.

• grave

• banal

• authentic

• ephemeral

Our time on earth is __________ if one considers an eternity in heaven.

• enduring

• profuse

• conciliated

• ephemeral

As a patriot, one ___________ anyone who destroys the American flag.

• denounces

• endures

• reveres

• authenticates

Which word is an antonym for provocative?

• solitude

• tentative

• impartial

• customary

Which word is an antonym for lucid & clear?

• apathy

• obscure

• objective

• futile