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100
(v.) to make a violent attack in words, express in words, express strong disapproval
What is inveigh?
100
(n.) weariness and discontent from lack of occupation or interest, boredom
What is ennui?
100
(n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
What is sangfroid?
100
Pip, Herbert, Magwitch, and _________ all attempt to board a German steamship.
Who is Startop?
100
When Atticus refers to letting the cup pass him, it is an ______ to the Bible.
What is an allusion?
200
(v.) to cut down, reduce in scope and cost
What is retrench?
200
(n.) one having power to decide a matter at issue; a judge, umpire
What is arbiter?
200
(adj.) coarsely abusive, vulgar or low (especially in language), foul-minded
What is scurrilous?
200
A man whose experience with his son is one of the many examples of the degradation of humanity during the Holocuast, which Elie hopes he will never have to experience.
Who is Rabbi Eliahou?
200
Birds are a _______ of Turtle in The Bean Trees.
What is a symbol?
300
(adj.) peevish, complaining, ,fretful
What is querulous?
300
(adj.) persistent, showing industry and determination
What is sedulous?
300
(adj.) bitterly severe, withering; causing great harm
What is scathing?
300
An Orthodox rabbi who teaches Talmud, he represents the division in conservative and controversial ways when he is forbidden to publish and publicly appreciate non traditional techniques in Talmudic interpretation.
Who is Rav Gershenson?
300
From The House On Mango Street, the quote “at school they say my name funny as if the syllables were made out of tin and hurt the roof of you mouth” is an example of a ________.
What is a simile?
400
(v.) to predict, especially based on the basis of present indications or signs
What is prognosticate?
400
(n.) a rule of conduct or action
What is precept?
400
(n.) a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
What is demagogue?
400
Similar to Esperanza in her skill for writing; unlike her in how she is confined and abused by her husband.
Who is Minerva?
400
From To Kill A Mockingbird, the quote "People moved slowly then. There was no hurry, for there was nowhere to go, nothing to buy and no money to buy it with, nothing to see outside the boundaries of Maycomb County" is a _______.
What is a hyperbole?
500
(n.) a position requiring little or no work; an easy job
What is sinecure?
500
(v.) to punish severely; criticize severely
What is castigate?
500
biting or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
What is acrimonious?
500
Similar to Mrs. Merriweather in her hypocritical views on prejudice and racism, which Scout picks up immediately.
Who is Mrs. Gates?
500
The mists in Great Expectations are a _______ for Pip's clarity of thought.
What is a metaphor?