AP Vocabulary: Lesson 7

What is the definition of 'Austerity'?

• Cheerfulness

• Sternness or severity of manner or attitude

• Calmness

• Disregard

Fill in the blank: Toros displays intense ______, especially before taking Ani and Ivan into court by not allowing anyone to stray from the orders.

• Trepidation

• Deference

• Austerity

• Calmness

Which of the following is a synonym for 'Trepidation'?

• Calm

• Fear

• Respect

• Cheerfulness

Fill in the blank: My sister was so afraid to give this public speech, she was paralyzed in an extreme state of ______.

• Austerity

• Deference

• Trepidation

• Disregard

What is the definition of 'ingratiate'?

• To bring oneself into favor with someone through flattery or trying to please them

• The action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong

• The continuation or preservation of a situation

• To offend or discourage.

Fill in the blank: Snape expressed _______ for his cruel actions, by showing he was sorry for past behaviors.

• Ingratiation

• Penitence

• Perpetuation

• Offense

What is a synonym for 'ingratiate'?

• Offend

• Discourage

• Flatter

• Shortening

Which of the following is a synonym for 'Stringent'?

• Lenient

• Flexible

• Harsh

• Easygoing

What does 'Compulsory' mean?

• Optional

• Voluntary

• Required by law

• Unnecessary

Which word is an antonym of 'Pragmatic'?

• Practical

• Impractical

• Realistic

• Sensible