American Lit Vocab Test 7-12 Review

What does the word "Begrudge" mean?

• To praise someone for their achievements

• To lend a helping hand

• To envy someone’s possession or enjoyment of something

• To generously give something away

What does "Declaimed" mean?

• To speak quietly to oneself

• To remain silent in front of an audience

• To deliver a speech in a rhetorical or impassioned way

• To listen attentively to others

What is "Enmity"?

• The state of being friendly and supportive

• A deep sense of trust and cooperation

• The state of being neutral toward someone

• A feeling of active opposition or hostility toward someone or something

What is "Nepotism"?

• The act of giving equal opportunities to all applicants

• The practice of favoring relatives or friends, especially in job opportunities

• The strategy of hiring external candidates for a job

• The act of promoting people based solely on their qualifications

What does "Imbue" mean?

• To reject or push away

• To inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality

• To misunderstand or misinterpret

• To take away or diminish

What is "Anonymity"?

• The act of gaining recognition and fame

• The condition of being anonymous

• The state of being known by everyone

• The process of standing out in a crowd

What does "Effrontery" mean?

• A calm and respectful attitude

• Shyness or timidity

• Boldness or shameless audacity

• Modesty and humility

What is "Indignation"?

• A sense of happiness and contentment

• A desire for peace and cooperation

• Anger or annoyance provoked by unfair treatment

• Calm acceptance of a situation

What does it mean to act "Placidly"?

• In an agitated, chaotic manner

• In an energetic, bustling manner

• In a calm, peaceful, or quiet manner

• In a loud, boisterous manner

What does "Prodigious" mean?

• Remarkably small

• Unusual but not impressive

• Remarkably great in extent, size, or degree

• Ordinary and average