Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop Unit 1 Review

Flashcards covering Unit 1 vocabulary terms, definitions, synonyms, antonyms, literary context from The Scarlet Pimpernel, and historical sentence contexts.

What is the definition of the word 'adage'?

A proverb, wise saying.

What are the synonyms for the word 'adage'?

Maxim, aphorism.

What is the definition of the word 'bonanza'?

A rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain.

What is a synonym for the word 'bonanza'?

Windfall.

What is the definition of the word 'churlish'?

Lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude.

What are the antonyms for the word 'churlish'?

Courteous, civil, well-mannered.

What is the definition of the word 'citadel'?

A fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place.

What are synonyms for the word 'citadel'?

Fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion.

What is the definition of the word 'collaborate'?

To work with, work together.

What are synonyms for the word 'collaborate'?

Team up, join forces.

What is the definition of the word 'decree'?

(n.) An order having the force of law; (v.) to issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully.

What are synonyms for 'decree' as a noun and a verb?

(n.) Proclamation, edict; (v.) proclaim.

What is the definition of the word 'discordant'?

Disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony.

What are the antonyms for the word 'discordant'?

Harmonious, in agreement.

What is the definition of the word 'evolve'?

To develop gradually; to rise to a higher level.

What are the antonyms for the word 'evolve'?

Wither, atrophy.

What is the definition of the word 'excerpt'?

(n.) A passage taken from a book, article, etc.; (v.) to take such a passage; to quote.

What are synonyms for the noun form of 'excerpt'?

Portion, section, extract.

What is the definition of the word 'grope'?

To feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly.

What is the definition of the word 'hover'?

To float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around.

What is the definition of the word 'jostle'?

To make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for.

What is the definition of the word 'laggard'?

(n.) A person who moves slowly or falls behind; (adj.) falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond.

What are the antonyms for 'laggard'?

(n.) Early bird; (adj.) swift, speedy, prompt.

What is the definition of the word 'plaudits'?

(n., pl.) Applause; enthusiastic praise or approval.

What are the antonyms for 'plaudits'?

Boos, disapproval, ridicule.

What is the definition of the word 'preclude'?

To make impossible, prevent, shut out.

What are the antonyms for the word 'preclude'?

Help, promote, facilitate.

What is the definition of the word 'revert'?

To return, go back.

What are the synonyms for the word 'revert'?

Relapse, regress.

What is the definition of the word 'rubble'?

Broken stone or bricks; ruins.

What is the definition of the word 'servile'?

Of or relating to a servant; behaving like or suitable for a servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence, abjectly submissive.

What are the antonyms for the word 'servile'?

Masterly, overbearing.

What is the definition of the word 'vigil'?

A watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention.

What is the definition of the word 'wrangle'?

(v.) To quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd; (n.) a noisy quarrel.

Who authored the literary text 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' excerpted in the unit?

Baroness Orczy.

Which actor stars in the classic 1934 film version of 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' mentioned in the text?

Leslie Howard.

In the excerpt from 'The Scarlet Pimpernel', what does it mean when something has 'evolved'?

Progressed.

In the excerpt from 'The Scarlet Pimpernel', what does a state of 'servility' suggest?

Submissiveness.

Who governed the American colonies under the Articles of Confederation as president of the Continental Congress?

John Hanson.

How long was King Charles I of England's period of 'personal rule' during which he bypassed Parliament?

Eleven years.

Which Walt Whitman work is cited in a sample sentence for reading a poetry recitation excerpt?

Leaves of Grass.