Lessons 6 and 7

What does "contentious" mean?

• Agreeable

• Likely to cause an argument

• Clear and concise

• Easygoing

Which word describes something following in time, order, or place?

• Premise

• Articulate

• Subsequent

• Passé

What is "disapprobation"?

• Approval

• Disapproval

• Confusion

• Curiosity

To "arbitrate" means to:

• Exaggerate

• Settle a dispute

• Initiate a debate

• Ignore arguments

What does "mortify" mean?

• Impress someone

• Heal someone

• Embarrass someone

• Praise someone

A "gothic" setting is often:

• Bright and cheerful

• Rural and peaceful

• Mysterious and eerie

• Modern and sleek

What does "imprudent" mean?

• Wise and creative

• Lacking good judgment

• Cautious about everything

• Thoughtful and kind

The word "asinine" describes something that is:

• Intelligent

• Foolish or silly

• Ordinary

• Complex

Which describes "ramshackle"?

• Sturdy and new

• Well-maintained

• Ready to collapse

• Spacious and roomy

What is the meaning of "auspicious"?

• Ominous

• Suggesting future success

• Unlucky

• Irrelevant