A Separate Peace Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'idiosyncratic' as used in 'A Separate Peace'?

• Peculiar or individual

• Common or ordinary

• Boring or dull

• Aggressive or hostile

In 'A Separate Peace', which word best describes Gene's feelings towards Finny?

• Envious

• Indifferent

• Hostile

• Admiring

What does the word 'animosity' mean in the context of 'A Separate Peace'?

• Friendship

• Hatred

• Curiosity

• Indifference

Which of the following words from 'A Separate Peace' means 'to make amends'?

• Condone

• Atone

• Exacerbate

• Procrastinate

In 'A Separate Peace', what does the word 'insidious' imply?

• Harmless

• Deceptive

• Obvious

• Friendly

What is the meaning of 'tacit' as used in 'A Separate Peace'?

• Spoken

• Implied

• Written

• Ignored

Which word from 'A Separate Peace' means 'to provoke or annoy'?

• Placate

• Exasperate

• Console

• Soothe

In 'A Separate Peace', what does 'venerable' mean?

• Respected

• Young

• Unimportant

• Modern

What does the word 'austerity' mean in the context of 'A Separate Peace'?

• Luxury

• Simplicity

• Wealth

• Carelessness

Which word from 'A Separate Peace' means 'to criticize harshly'?

• Praise

• Laud

• Censure

• Applaud