English Midterm

What is an empire?

A nation which controls and expands its power over a wide area.

What does it mean to colonize?

To settle in an area for the benefit of a 'home' nation.

What genre is the play Othello?

Tragedy.

'Run like the wind' is an example of what?

Simile.

What does the term 'Moor' mean in Shakespearian English?

A dark-skinned person from the Mediterranean area.

What country is Things Fall Apart set in?

Nigeria.

Which is an example of an empire?

The United States of America.

When did colonialism end?

World War II.

What does 'cultural relativism' mean?

Judging a culture by the standards of the culture itself.

What is xenophobia?

A fear of anything foreign or unfamiliar.

Malevolent

spiteful

omniscient

knowing everything

affiliated

Associated or connected

cogent

forceful or convincing

bequeath

to pass an inheritance

disperse

to scatter or spread

ascertain

to find out

uncanny

strange and mysterious

converge

to move toward one point

esteem

highly favorable opinion/ regarded highly

invulnerable

not able to be wounded or hurt

panacea

answer for problem or remedy

skulk

to move stealthily to lie in hiding

venial

Easily excused/ Pardonable

finite

having limits

scrupulous

careful and attention to detail

nonchalant

unconcerned or cool

attainment

an accomplishment

supercilious

Proud of something

expunge

to erase or obliterate

assent

agreement/ to express agreement

diffident

shy, lacking confidence

clemency

mercy/ humaneness

repose

to rest/ to place

facile

easily done or attained

benefactor

One who does good to others

Temerity

rash/ bold

virulent

Extremely poisonous

chivalrous

Marked by honor/ courtesy/ knightly

remiss

Careless or neglectful of responsibility

indomitable

Unconquerable/ refusing to yield

repose

relaxation or peace of mind

pungent

causing a sharp sensation/ stinging or biting

discrepency

a difference

infallible

free from error

embark

to go aboard/ invest

dearth

a lack of something/ a scarcity

truculent

fierce and cruel

plod

to walk heavily or slowly

altruistic

Unselfish/ concerned about the wellbeing of others

Unfeigned

sincere or real