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Name someone that you venerate and why
Anyone you look up to!
Louis XVI of France was ousted in 1792 after the French Revolution.
Define ousted and its part of speech
(v.) to remove, drive out of a position or place
Name an animal exotic to the United States
An animal that is not native, unfamiliar to see in the wild
(n.) a beggar
Name a famous epoch in history
Answers may vary
(n.) a proverb, wise saying
If I annulled this final exam grade, how would you feel?
It would mean I cancel it, so probably happy? BUT MAYBE ALSO SAD!
What is the acme of planet Earth?
Mt. Everest (tallest point)
"That dress looks bad on you." Is this a curt comment or not? Why or why not?
Yes, because it is short, and rudely brief
Define impediment and its part of speech
(n.) a physical defect; a hindrance
If someone acts in a wanton way, what does that mean?
They were reckless, heartless, unjustifiable
A famous parable that Jesus tells to his disciples is about the prodigal son.
Define the word prodigal and its part of speech
(adj.) wastefully extravagant
Name a historical figure of great renown
literally anyone famous!
Name something that vexes you and why
something that annoys or angers you
What does it mean if my friend is irascible?
They are made angry very easily
Chiara was audacious when she jumped off the cliff into the water.
Define audacious and part of speech
(adj.) bold, adventurous, daring
What is a scapegoat? (no part of speech needed)
a person or thing carrying the blame for others
What is a proxy?
(n.) an agent, substitute,
Define caustic and its part of speech
(adj.) able to burn or eat away by chemical action
What does it mean to malinger?
to pretend illness to avoid duty or work, lie down on the job
If someone gave you plaudits after your performance, what does that mean?
They gave you applause or praise
Define abashed and its part of speech
(adj.) embarrassed, ashamed
What does it mean to capitulate in the middle of an intense basketball game
to give up and surrender, probably to stop trying
Name a tenet of Saint James
Dress code, attendance, etc
The man vilified his friend with his words for forgetting his birthday.
Define vilify
to abuse or belittle justly