World Lit. 2nd Semester Exam Review

Part I: Multiple Choice - Definitions (1–15) 1. Assail

• to comfort

• to ignore

• to attack

• to explain

Part I: Multiple Choice - Definitions (1–15) 2. Avouch

• to debate

• to certify or confirm

• to silence

• to exaggerate

Part I: Multiple Choice - Definitions (1–15) 3. Fortified

• weakened

• shielded or protected

• moved

• neglected

Part I: Multiple Choice - Definitions (1–15) 4. Illume

• to darken

• to confuse

• to brighten or lighten

• to conceal

Part I: Multiple Choice - Definitions (1–15) 5. Usurp

• to borrow

• to donate

• to seize or confiscate

• to respect boundaries

Credulous

• skeptical

• gullible

• wise

• informed

Part I: Multiple Choice - Definitions (1–15) 7. Gratuitous

• generous

• unnecessary or uncalled for

• thoughtful

• timely

Invidious

• comforting

• honorable

• likely to arouse anger

• persuasive

Part I: Multiple Choice - Definitions (1–15) 9. Palaver

• to talk idly or at length

• to write briefly

• to lecture harshly

• to summarize concisely

Part I: Multiple Choice - Definitions (1–15) 10. Pertinacity

• a) indecisiveness

• b) flexibility

• c) stubborn persistence

• d) confusion