English 12 Vocab Review Term 1

What is the definition of the word "brusque"?

• slightly rude in speech or manner

• to make more pointed

• a natural skill

• a woman who flirts to get what she wants

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

• dull

• sharpen

• forsake

• encourage

What is the antonym of "espouse"?

• defend

• reject

• sharpen

• encourage

Which word means "a hiding place"?

• lair

• gorge

• harangue

• coquette

What does "gruesome" mean?

• horrible; ghastly

• pursued stealthily

• disgusting; detestable

• a natural skill

Which of the following words is defined as "making twisting or turning motions"?

• loathsome

• writhing

• slipshod

• diatribe

What is a synonym for "affinity"?

• weakness

• talent

• interruption

• rant

Which word is defined as "a woman who flirts to get what she wants"?

• coquette

• prude

• harangue

• non sequitur

What is the antonym of "harangue"?

• accost

• discuss

• rant

• sharpen

Which of the following is a synonym for "non sequitur"?

• support

• interruption

• conversation

• exact