OMM Chapter 1-2 Quizs

cesspool

• a deep covered hole or pit for receiving drainage or sewage, as from a house

• a type of underground water reservoir

• a container for storing solid waste

• a system for purifying drinking water

morosely

• in a cheerful manner

• in a sad, gloomy manner

• in a playful manner

• in a neutral manner

mollified

• to irritate someone

• to calm someone down

• to confuse someone

• to excite someone

derogatory

• showing a critical or disrespectful attitude; Insulting or intended to insult

• expressing admiration and respect

• neutral and unbiased

• supportive and encouraging

contemplated

• thoughtlessly considered

• considered thoughtfully

• ignored completely

• briefly mentioned

complacently

• in a pleased, satisfied manner

• in a confused, uncertain manner

• in a hurried, anxious manner

• in a critical, dissatisfied manner

droned

• to make a continuous low humming sound or to talk for a long time in a boring voice

• to sing loudly and joyfully

• to fly in a zigzag pattern

• to whisper softly and quickly

pugnacious

• peaceful and calm

• quarrelsome, fond of fighting

• friendly and sociable

• timid and shy

ominously

• in a cheerful manner, indicating something good is going to happen

• in a neutral way, without any indication of future events

• in a threatening way, indicating something bad is going to happen

• in a humorous way, suggesting a light-hearted situation

imperious

• overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling.

• humble and modest; lacking in confidence.

• friendly and approachable; easy to talk to.

• indifferent and unconcerned; lacking interest.