Misc.
Give a synonym for consummate.
perfect, superb
"Beauty, status, material possessions... these pillars of American society are overrated. Let us _______ friendship, self-improvement, creativity instead" - anonymous philosopher
exalt
a) zenith
b) median
c) nadir
What is the name for your olfactory organ?
nose
Name something you do that is involuntary.
Be born, go to Genius
While dishwashing is considered a _______ task by many, Rocco saw it as a form of performance art, similar to dance.
menial
What is something you do with alacrity?
Listen to music, draw, Play Tony Hawk Pro Skater
What is something you have an aversion to?
Tight spaces, fake people
Define defunct.
No longer existing or functioning; obsolete
Which of the following can be rancid?
a) Sewer waste
b) Steak
c) Dirty carpet
d) Chemicals
Unless you are writing a Shakespearean sonnet, using "fair" to mean "beautiful" is an ________ usage of the word.
archaic
Billy's father was a blacksmith, grandfather a potato scientist, great-grandfather a painter, great-great-grandfather an animal trainer—what a diverse _________!
genealogy
"Legacy" students—those whose parent(s) attended the college they're applying to—are given special consideration during application reviews. A classic example of _________.
During his retreat to Brazil, Mr. Vazini had a ________ realization: that death was merely an illusion, and that the true universe was beyond mortal comprehension.
profound
During their recent inspection, the restaurant got an F- on their health and safety rating. Needless to say, their kitchen was in ________ condition.
abysmal
Martha kept calling her grandson James by the name of "Harold." She was becoming ________.
a) decrepit
b) senile
c) all of the above
d) none of the above
c) all of the above
While incarcerated, Han met a mentor named Dr. Julius, who helped __________ his psychopathic impulses into healthy expressions of art.
sublimate
Some things in life are decided without our ________: our names, birthplaces, families' socioeconomic statuses.
volition
What might happen if you build a bridge in a precipitous manner?
It could collapse
While cheeses like Ami Du Chambertin have been described as "barnyard-scented," experienced eaters may evolve to savor these _______ scents.
pungent
True or false: if something is rank, it smells bad.
False: rank can also mean "extreme"
The crone ______ of spoiled prune juice and dead skin.
reeked
Artemis, Apollo, Hermes, Athena, Ares, and Aphrodite are the ________ of their ________, Zeus.
progeny, progenitor
While politicians are far from being considered the dregs of society, some of them are certainly ______.
abject
Do not breathe in those _______ fumes, for prolonged exposure will lead to permanent brain damage.
noisome