Question

two vocabulary quiz
period
directions: match the following vocabulary words with the correct definition. write the letter of the correct definition on the line provided.

1. ______ poppet \t\ta. a derogatory term referring to a woman’s age or appearance
2. ______ blasphemy \t

b. a ragdoll

1. ______ crone \t\tc. angry over an unfairness towards someone or something
2. ______ flailing \t\td. clever; deceitful
3. ______ indignant \t

e. disrespect for god or other sacred things

1. ______ avid \t\tf. hitting or swinging violently
2. ______ pallor \t\tg. paleness in complexion
3. ______ vengeance \t\th. punishment in response to a perceived wrongdoing
4. ______ wily \t\ti. to improve or make better
5. ______ ameliorate \t\tj. eager for; dedicated to

Explanation:

Match each vocabulary word to its standard dictionary definition:

1. "poppet" refers to a ragdoll.
2. "blasphemy" is disrespect for sacred things.
3. "crone" is a derogatory term for an older woman.
4. "flailing" means hitting/swinging violently.
5. "indignant" describes anger over unfairness.
6. "avid" means eager or dedicated.
7. "pallor" is paleness of complexion.
8. "vengeance" is punishment for a perceived wrong.
9. "wily" means clever and deceitful.
10. "ameliorate" means to improve or make better.

Answer:

1. b. a ragdoll
2. e. disrespect for God or other sacred things
3. a. a derogatory term referring to a woman's age or appearance
4. f. hitting or swinging violently
5. c. angry over an unfairness towards someone or something
6. j. eager for; dedicated to
7. g. paleness in complexion
8. h. punishment in response to a perceived wrongdoing
9. d. clever; deceitful
10. i. to improve or make better