Unit 3 Definitions
A young sheep, or the flesh of a young sheep eaten as meat
Lamb
characterized by an unusual interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease
morbid
The doctor examined the painful ________ on his arm and advised him not to touch it.
boil
Definition: Extremely large.
A. gargantuan
B. fluorescent
C. striking
D. involuntary
A. gargantuan
Which symbol represents God’s promise and covenant with humanity after destruction in Noah’s Ark (Genesis)?
A. ark
B. dove
C. olive branch
D. rainbow
D. rainbow
a piece of land next to and belonging to a house, where flowers and other plants are grown, and often containing an area of grass
garden
(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age
gaunt
The meeting was postponed, with the final decision still ________ until everyone had reviewed the information.
pending
Definition: To walk in a slow and relaxed way, often in no particular direction.
A. fumble
B. saunter
C. barge into
D. pluck
B. saunter
Which symbol is most closely associated with the suffering and sacrifice central to humanity’s redemption in the New Testament?
A. cross
B. crown of thorns
C. nail
D. Judas
A. cross
The tendency to evil is supposedly innate in all human beings.
Original sin
in poor condition through long use or lack of care
shabby
On the farm, the old wooden ________ was filled with hay for the animals each morning.
manger
Definition: A feeling of worry, shock, or confusion.
A. faculty
B. collateral
C. consternation
D. second nature
C. consternation
Which symbol represents God’s law and covenant given to humanity in Exodus?
A. golden calf
B. plagues
C. stone tablets
D. burning bush
C. stone tablets
The first part of the Christian Bible containing the books of the Jewish canon of Scripture.
Old Testament
travelling through (a place) en route to a destination
via
The scientist carefully examined the thin ________ that separated the two chambers under the microscope.
membrane
Definition: To pull something, especially with a sudden movement, in order to remove it.
A. fumble
B. pluck
C. saunter
D. unravel
B. pluck
Which symbol represents divine guidance announcing the Nativity in the New Testament?
A. star
B. wise men
C. angel
D. manger
A. star
Refers to a person who betrays a friend, trust, or principle; a traitor.
Judas
something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default
collateral
The nurse was described as an ________ by her patients because of her patience, kindness, and calm presence.
angel
Definition: Shocking and very bad.
A. gargantuan
B. appalling
C. callous
D. gaunt
B. appalling
Which symbol represents false worship and turning away from God’s covenant in Exodus?
A. stone tablets
B. golden calf
C. burning bush
D. plagues
B. golden calf