Unit 9

Question 1

What is the definition of SOLIPSISM?

Answer 1

The theory that the self is the only reality

Solipsism posits that only one’s own mind is sure to exist.

Question 2

How is the term DESOLATE described?

Answer 2

Deserted and lonely

Desolation often refers to a state of emptiness or destruction.

Question 3

What is a SOLILOQUY?

Answer 3

A literary or dramatic speech spoken by a solitary character

Soliloquies are commonly used in plays to express a character’s thoughts.

Question 4

Define MONOTONOUS.

Answer 4

Unvarying; lacking in variety

Monotonous can describe sounds, routines, or any situation that lacks change.

Question 5

What does MONOSYLLABIC mean?

Answer 5

Having only one syllable

Examples include words like ‘cat’, ‘dog’, and ‘run’.

Question 6

What is the definition of MONOTONE?

Answer 6

A sameness of sound, style, manner, or color

Monotone can refer to speech that lacks inflection or variation in pitch.

Question 7

What does DIVULGE mean?

Answer 7

to make public

Question 8

What is the meaning of VULGAR?

Answer 8

of the common people

Question 9

What is a POLYMATH?

Answer 9

a person with knowledge of many subjects

Question 10

What does HOI POLLOI refer to?

Answer 10

the common people; the masses

Question 11

What is a POLYGLOT?

Answer 11

a person with a knowledge of several languages