BRAM Vocabulary 9-12 Midterm Review

What is the meaning of the word "auxiliary"?

• Giving assistance or support; a helper, aid

• A large room or hall

• To decrease in intensity

• A representative or messenger

Which of the following is a synonym for "candid"?

• Insincere

• Forthright

• Misleading

• Artful

What does "cubicle" refer to?

• A large auditorium

• A small room or compartment

• A type of labor

• A government representative

Which word means "work that is hard and tiresome"?

• Envoy

• Escalate

• Drudgery

• Auxiliary

What is an "envoy"?

• A type of room

• A representative or messenger

• A form of assistance

• A type of labor

What does "escalate" mean?

• To decrease in intensity

• To remain the same

• To elevate; to increase in intensity

• To become less important

What is the meaning of the word "expedient" as a noun?

• A means to an end

• A type of vehicle

• A form of entertainment

• A style of clothing

Which of the following is a synonym for "feign"?

• Reveal

• Pretend

• Ignore

• Destroy

What does "flair" refer to?

• A type of fabric

• A natural quality, talent, or skill

• A type of food

• A form of exercise

Which word means "causing sorrow or pain; serious"?

• Joyful

• Grievous

• Uplifting

• Comforting